Search results

Corruption to dominate election campaigning in 2018

Location:

LATIN AMERICA

Corruption will bring down some political figures, but will provide others with their routes to victory

Online disinformation campaigns will proliferate

Location:

INT

As polls approach in regions such as Europe, Canada and Australia, disinformation has become a major worry.

Malaysia’s political alliances will be unstable

Location:

MALAYSIA

The government and opposition parliamentary blocs are ridden with fault lines

UK election heralds fundamental change and challenges

Location:

UNITED KINGDOM

Not all these sources of political instability can happen following the May 7 vote, but they show the critical moments

Political variables may delay Middle Eastern elections

Location:

MENA

Polls in the Middle East and North Africa rarely transfer power, but are still important tools of political contestation

US vote deal aims to avoid Electoral College in 2020

Location:

UNITED STATES

US presidents are chosen via the Electoral College, but critics argue that is bad for governance

Governments step up social media capabilities

Location:

INT

The use of social media to influence public opinion is increasing in autocracies and democracies alike

Corrupt image could break PRI’s political dominance

Location:

MEXICO

Gubernatorial corruption scandals appear to have cost parties states all over Mexico

COVID-19 vaccine uptake will vary by country

Location:

INT

With vaccine roll-outs underway, take-up will be crucial in controlling the pandemic

Putin will face numerous challenges in 2016

Location:

RUSSIA

Threats outnumber political opportunities for the Russian president next year