This year will be remembered for its elections around the globe. Listed below are the top 10 national elections coming up this year covering Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the Oceania. Click on the links below to read more about any of the elections covered in this infographic (note that some articles are in Read More…
Ever heard of Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most influential political activists? Following a recent verdict barring him from running in Russia’s 2018 presidential elections, Léo-Paul Jacob provides you with some information.
How did Russia learn to use the Internet to strengthen authoritarianism? Benson Cheung interviews Ilya Maslyanskyy about how Russia learned to use threats, trolls, and Twitter bots to control the Internet since 2011.
With the election of pro-Russian presidential candidates in Moldova and Bulgaria in November, some Western critics fear the further disintegration of the European project. Thomas Lee examines the votes in each country and the potential likelihood of a pivot to Moscow.
In this article Jonathan Todorov covers the 2016 Austrian Presidential election and how the results could impact the European Union, NATO and Canada.
Does Trump’s victory have political implications for other Western countries? Michele Di Leo analyzes how “Trumpism” could potentially promote some of the most drastic political change seen in the 21st century.
Is Germany beginning a slow transition to the far-right? Michele Di Leo analyzes how Merkel’s declining popularity amidst the rise of the far-right AFD will affect Germany’s political landscape.
How will Rome’s first female mayor impact the future of municipal politics? Grace Lee speaks to Virgina Raggi’s election and its influence on the future of Rome and women in politics.
Russia’s lower house will hold parliamentary elections on September 18. Kristyn Byrne explores how this election will effect Putin’s prospects for the 2018 presidential election.
Michael looks into the potential impact of Catalonian independence on the economic future of Spain and Catalonia