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Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2023
The Luisa González Victory
The outcome of the latest elections has consequences for Ecuador, LATAM, and, indirectly, the world.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 5, 2023
Democracy Cambodian Style
While Hun Sen’s party’s victory surprised no one, the continuance of the regime could have significant regional implications.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 22, 2023
Maldives: Critical Elections Ahead
The island nation’s presidential elections stand to affect the regional balance of power between India and China.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 15, 2023
Brazil: Cornering of Bolsonaro
Is the electoral ban on Bolsonaro yet another case of victors suppressing the democratic rights of prominent political rivals?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2023
Erdogan's Re-election: a Prognosis
After a nail-biting finish, incumbent President Erdogan pipped his rival to the finish post, but the real race begins now!
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2023
Thailand: Will Democracy Prevail?
Will a progressive win in the battle of the ballots strengthen democracy in the country?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 20, 2023
US Presidential Elections 2024
As the election scene in the U.S. heats up, the countdown to the most-watched elections on the globe begins!
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
Finland: Leaning Right?
A change of government has come at a crucial time in Finland’s history as it once again confronts Russia as a NATO member.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
THE ELECTION OF ECONOMICS?
Does the lack of the anticipated "red wave" indicate that the economy impacted the elections less than expected?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 22, 2022
AN UNENDING POLITICAL DRAMA
The political vacuum in Malaysia grows inevitably with successive incompetent governments.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 8, 2022
GAME OF LESSER EVILS
Democracy in Brazil, battered by populist politics and polarised electorates, faces a rough road ahead.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 6, 2022
HISTORY IN THE MAKING!!!
Fragmenting all stereotypical questions, a tribal woman was crowned as the youngest President of India.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 30, 2022
Macron 2.0
President Macron's victory in the Presidential elections raises more questions than answers.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
The Traffic-light Coalition
The 2021 German elections usher in a new post-Merkel era, breaking the power status quo and giving rise to a coalition that could potentially create a new liberal consensus.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Union in Crisis
SNP’s victory in the Scottish parliamentary elections appears to have reinvigorated sub-national movements across the UK.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Independence Invigorated
The first-time majority of pro-independence parties in the recent elections, have given a fresh boost to Catalonia’s fight for sovereignty.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
Campaign Finance: Feeding Democracy
Campaign funding legislation has triggered a debate on transparency vs donor privacy. Is there a reasonable compromise to protect the right to privacy?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 23, 2020
Taiwan Election- Dignity or Freedom
Re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has signalled its determination to pursue a free and democratic way of life. Will this lead to more stress in Taiwan Straits?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 22, 2020
US Presidential Elections
As on 13 January 2020, there are still 12 candidates in the fray. Which Presidential candidate is best positioned to beat President Donald Trump?
Elections - Op-Eds - Dec 17, 2019
A Full English Breakfast For Boris
Boris Johnson concluded his early morning victory speech like only a journalist gifted with the pen of humour can. “Ladies and gentlemen, so let’s get Brexit done. But first, let’s get breakfast done…