Elections
There are signs of new political developments beneath the surface of the country’s election outcome.
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October 2, 2023
Slovakia’s Forever Premier Poised to Return
A populist, Ukraine-sceptic government looks set to take power in another central European country.
September 21, 2023
Visa Scandal Rocks Poland (Possibly)
The apparently illegal sale of entry visas is clearly a serious matter, but the effect on October’s election is far from clear.
September 21, 2023
Putin’s Next Run for President Will Be Different
It’s only a matter of time before Vladimir Putin announces his run for president in 2024, but what will it look like?
September 18, 2023
Russia’s Elections Become Ever-More Futile
“Sovereign democracy” is facing its twilight after the ruling United Russia party won a predictably crushing victory in last week's regional elections.
September 13, 2023
Slovak Election Forecast — Choppy But Not (Yet) Stormy
One of Ukraine’s greatest supporters is facing an election where pro-Russian parties are likely to do well.
September 7, 2023
Behind the Lines: Voting at Gunpoint in Russia’s Sham Elections
The Kremlin is using coercion, door-to-door ballot collection, early voting, and mobile polling stations to increase turnout in its sham elections in occupied Ukraine.
August 14, 2023
“Hung” Spain Threatens EU Tech and Climate Drift
Spain’s recent election led to a “hung” parliament, with neither major party able to form a coherent government. The results leave the country’s tech and climate policy adrift.
July 21, 2023
After Lukashenka: A Brighter Future for Belarus?
Lukashenka's succession could be a watershed for Belarus, and the aging dictator doesn’t seem to have a clear plan.
July 21, 2023
Uzbekistan’s Leader — Time for Hard Choices
Winning power is easy enough in an autocracy; deciding how to use it is another matter.