Ideological narratives have succeeded in convincing an increasing number of Western citizens that democracy is corrupt, while simultaneously favoring the far right, after conservatives shifted toward the center. While leaders prepare for the ever more probable confrontation with Russia, citizens’ readiness to defend democratic rights seems far behind their preparedness to defend their own territory. Meanwhile, disinformation continues, growing ever more sophisticated, and exposure to conspiracy theories and manipulations deepens levels of mistrust, confusion, and disengagement. But in the end, why should citizens believe in democracy more than their leaders do? It is true, hybrid warfare is nothing new.