Changes in the political landscape
The political changes now becoming evident in most democratic countries are often decried as caused by “populists.” So-called radical movements, however, can also be seen as a response to the failures of self-absorbed political “elites.” Consequently, the shifts they prompt may be a form of creative destruction necessary to make room for more effective policies and free debate.
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Chile’s year of change
Chile is entering a new, unpredictable political era. Dissatisfied with the status quo, its voters have left the traditional parties in droves and are supporting new, independent candidates. Such independents have been tasked with writing the country’s new constitution, while presidential elections later this year could put a nontraditional politician at the head of the country.
GIS Dossier: India and China’s conflict in Tibet
The poorly defined border on the Tibetan plateau has for decades been the scene of skirmishes between China and India. Now part of a broader geopolitical confrontation driven by Beijing’s push to dominate Asia, this conflict is gaining momentum and becoming ever harder to manage.
Managing China: Scenarios for U.S.-Europe cooperation
The West has awakened to the challenge from China, but how far will it go in coordinating its response to Beijing’s combative policies? This depends on a reconciliation of diverging priorities of the leading Western countries.
El Salvador: Bukele consolidates power
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has trampled over democratic norms, but he has also drastically reduced violence and brought stability to the troubled Central American country. Now that recent elections have solidified his power, the Biden administration will have to decide how to deal with him.
Mongolia faces a challenge to its democratic development
A recent constitutional amendment bars Mongolia’s sitting president from running for a second term in the June 2021 elections. In response, he has moved to delegalize the country’s ruling political party. The crisis threatens the country’s democratic transition and may undermine its geopolitical standing.
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