to feel heartbroken by global situation-

[PeacePilgrim]

and humanity's seeming inability to live in peace

Then they are mentally and morally bankrupt. Hth.

which then begs the question why trust the leadership of any country to the general public ?

What do you suggest instead?

well not popularism politics

i used the dictionary because of how morals are subjective

Well what then?

You've said not popularism. You've said not trusting the leadership of any country to the general public.

What do you suggest?

Deliberative democracy, often using citizens' assemblies, is a model where 50–150+ randomly selected, demographically representative citizens learn, discuss, and make recommendations on specific, often complex, policy issues.

Blimey, with all that learning and sense amongst the decision makers Trump would never get in.

All you can do is focus on your corner of the world. Be extra kind and polite to the humans you meet each day. It’s not much, but it’s a start. You create the world you live in. If you want to live in a kinder, gentler world, be kind and gentle.