Elections
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US could be under rightwing dictator by 2030, Canadian professor warns
The US could be under a rightwing dictatorship by 2030, a Canadian political science professor has warned, urging his country…
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Next year will be critical for the rule of law
2022 could be the year the map of the European Union is redrawn. Lili Bayer Politico For years, right-wing populists gained ground…
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Understanding Turkey’s Direction: Three Scenarios
The country’s future lies in the hands of its citizens, who will head to the polls in 2023 for presidential…
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How France pivoted to the right
PARIS — France may be the land of generous social welfare policies and strong labor protections but anyone tuning in…
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Why Italy’s Presidential Election Matters
While it is widely agreed that Prime Minister Mario Draghi must remain on the scene to oversee the plan’s implementation,…
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India’s Modi to repeal controversial farm laws that led to protests
Farmers, who form one of India’s most influential voting blocs, have camped out on the outskirts of the capital since…
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Iraq’s Surprise Election Results
The most likely outcome is a coalition that can sustain the political status quo but perhaps not the social peace.…
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The Face of the New French Right
“What progressives fail to understand is that the future is not ruled by economic curves but by demographic curves,” Éric…
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Voter ID is a bad idea. Here’s why
But it is still an unnecessary idea at an inappropriate time. Graeme Orr The Conversation Countries like Australia, New Zealand…
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How green politics are changing Europe
And yet the conservative vote actually fell across Germany in last month’s federal vote, while the Greens achieved their biggest…
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Speaker who restored respect to the House will leave a gaping hole
Smith didn’t think so at the time. He had every right to be bitterly disappointed. Niki Savva The Age Smith…
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Will Iraq’s Early Elections Solve Its Legitimacy Crisis?
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Lahib Higel says ruling parties are vying for support amid apathy and low expectations.…
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Can Germany’s Greens and Free Democrats work together on climate?
Could they reconcile their ecological and economic interests and potentially work together in the next government? Jeannette Cwienk Deutsche Welle…
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Blair’s heir? UK Labour dares to dream – if the party can duck culture wars
Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership generated headlines but sent the party’s votes at the two most recent elections to their lowest ebb…
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Tactical Takeover: Germany’s Liberals Are Ready to Run the Country
In Germany, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is traditionally the party that is most closely aligned with the market economy.…
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Democrats fight California recall but say party must do better: ‘Don’t just sit there’
The California Democratic Party and its current standard bearer would still be wise to listen up when voters weigh in…
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