Elections
-
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
The push for stricter voting laws in the United States has led proponents to cite India’s massive electoral system as a model for mandatory voter photo identification.
-
A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Primary internal debates shape domestic political discourse ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel. In short, highlighting how internal governance concerns have largely displaced broader regional affairs.
-
Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation
Zambia’s 2026 election carries significance beyond its borders, placing the country’s democratic reputation under renewed scrutiny. President Hakainde Hichilema enters the election after pursuing difficult economic reforms and restructuring Zambia’s…
-
Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Millions Need Assistance. Haiti continues to face one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies in the Americas. More than 6.4 million people require humanitarian assistance, while…
-
Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of past electoral outcomes, recently focusing federal law enforcement efforts on Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. In January 2026, the FBI conducted an…
-
Peruvian political heir Keiko Fujimori wins presidency
The electoral commission reported one of the tightest margins in modern Peruvian history. According to the South China Morning Post, Fujimori secured the victory by capturing key urban voter strongholds.…
-
Will Colombia elect a far-right president?
Colombia approaches its presidential election in a context marked by deep political polarization and social uncertainty. Public debate has increasingly focused on security concerns, economic pressures, and dissatisfaction with institutional…
-
Armenia’s election: Voters to decide on Pashinyan’s peace agenda
Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election has become a decisive test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the political direction he has pursued since the country’s military defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh. The vote…
-
Civic Mobilization to Defend Electoral Integrity in Hungary
On April 12, 2026, Hungary’s newly formed Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, achieved a historic victory. Over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his long-ruling, incumbent Fidesz party.
-
Supreme Court decision alters 2026 midterm election outlook
Before a recent Supreme Court ruling, Democrats appeared to be gaining momentum ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Historical voting patterns, declining presidential approval ratings and strong Democratic performances…
-
Intervention to address democratic frailties in Zimbabwe
En: Think TanksHistorical Context of Zimbabwe’s Political System Initially, Zimbabwe’s democracy developed after independence in 1980, when majority rule replaced colonial governance that had restricted political and economic rights for Black citizens. …
-
Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power
Thailand is holding a highly contested general election in which no single party is expected to secure an outright majority, raising concerns about potential political instability. Progressive reformers, military-aligned conservatives,…