The Year of Elections
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Mandela’s Heirs Face Their Biggest Election Test
Mandela’s Heirs Face Their Biggest Election Test
Adekeye Adebajo explains why the African National Congress could lose its 30-year monopoly on power. -
What Explains the BJP’s Rise?
What Explains the BJP’s Rise?
Gaurav Dalmia ennumerates the reasons why the ruling party has come to dominate the country’s electoral landscape. -
The Zero-Sum Logic Fueling the Rise of Germany’s Far Right
The Zero-Sum Logic Fueling the Rise of Germany’s Far Right
Dalia Marin thinks that promoting economic growth remains the most effective antidote to nativist sentiments. -
Might Modi Lose?
Might Modi Lose?
Shashi Tharoor predicts that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will perform worse than expected in India’s general election. -
The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
Pranab Bardhan examines the shrewd tactics and false narratives that underpin broad support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. -
Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom
Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom
Jodie Ginsberg warns that the increased targeting of journalists and the media is a key indicator of democratic erosion. -
Global Elections in the Shadow of Neoliberalism
Global Elections in the Shadow of Neoliberalism
Joseph E. Stiglitz considers what 40 years of anti-government, low-tax, deregulatory advocacy have wrought around the world. -
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
Jeffrey Frankel revisits the idea that emerging and developing economies are likely to prop up their currencies before a vote. -
What to Look for in Trump’s First Trial
What to Look for in Trump’s First Trial
Eric Posner points out that optics, more than the law or the facts, will be what matters most for the election.