February 4th was no typical election-night party for Costa Rica, a country known for political stability and moderation. For the first time in decades, neither of the two long-time dominant parties will make it to the second round on April 1st.
Tag: elections
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While the opposition decides how best to express their dissent, the Kremlin faces a different problem. The Kremlin must ensure that the level of voter turnout is relatively high while the opposition must decide whether or not to boycott the vote.
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Abe called for a snap election on September 25—14 months before it was due—describing its purpose as to “achieve a breakthrough regarding our national crises.” While mentioning Japan’s aging society and rising tensions with North Korea as national crises, he did not explain the timing.
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Beyond the Uhuru Kenyatta versus Raila Odinga framing of the presidential election, this period has ultimately been one of intense and varied debate on the kind of democracy and peace Kenyans want.
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Given its central position in IGAD and the EAC as well as at the African Union Kenya’s electoral approach will have a significant bearing on ongoing efforts by the African Union and the United Nations to strengthen peace and security in the East African region.
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The ongoing electoral challenges come as a majority of Kenyan voters maintain a distinct belief in the vote as the ultimate mechanism of constituting government.
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No matter who wins, it is likely that the candidates will challenge the results of what analysts are already calling the most expensive election in Africa.
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Socially and culturally, Beijing seeks more discursive power and a higher degree of allegiance from the Hong Kong community.
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Both Burundi and The Gambia offer a chance to connect prevention to elections in particular, and to adapt new thinking around the role of prevention to build up democratic institutions and permit smooth, legitimate transfers of power.
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The conclusion for those concerned about the rise of populism is to focus less on the threat of populist parties taking power and more on populists taking over mainstream parties or pushing their policies in a populist direction.
