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Madagascar's "COVID cure" president is silencing his opposition
Madagascar’s recent political history has been turbulent. The incumbent president, Andry Rajoelina, came to power as president at age 34 in what was…
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Spain's far-right could hold the keys to the country
2019 was an intense year in Spanish politics. At the beginning of the year, buzz abounded on prospects for the newly-emerged nationalist Vox party…
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Youth-powered progressives are on the move in Thailand's election
The 2019 Thai election was a major disappointment for opposition to the country’s military junta, which staged a coup in 2014 and pushed a new vote down…
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A genocidal "nationalist anarchist" is pulling double-digits in Paraguay
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Across Africa, opposition movements are gaining steam
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Chile's looming right-wing shift
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Nepal is experiencing a "celebrity politics" wave
In recent years, we’ve seen celebrity campaigns take off in elections around the world. While comedians have made noteworthy appearances in global…
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A genocidal "nationalist anarchist" is pulling double-digits in Paraguay
Paraguay is an often unremarked-upon country in international media. Despite having almost double the population of nearby Uruguay, coverage of the…
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Could the bottom fall out for Macron's movement?
Last year’s French election might well be described as “overhyped.” Despite polls at times showing Marine Le Pen drawing within striking range of…
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In Venezuela, a comedian could face off with Maduro
Many strange political trends have unfolded across the world in recent years. One underlooked current has been success for comedian candidates. In…
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Across Africa, opposition movements are gaining steam
Nigeria’s recent elections have been roundly criticized for featuring both voter suppression and intimidation. It was also one of the most significant…
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In the Lagos governor race, a millennial seeks an upset
For fans of Nigerian opposition candidate Peter Obi, last month’s election results brought a moment of disappointment and anger as polls showing Obi…
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Amid political turmoil in Sri Lanka, a party with revolutionary roots rises
Last summer, Sri Lanka captured the world’s attention with mass protests against the incumbent Rajapaksa government, resulting in the president fleeing…
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