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Electoral supercycle in Latin America – political change in uncertain times
In Latin America, a new electoral supercycle could dramatically change the continent’s political landscape. Several trends are emerging, most notably a departure from established parties. Voters are also turning to populist candidates, many of them newcomers, to express their discontent with the economic hardship and mismanagement of the pandemic.
The road ahead for Bolsonaro
Upon being elected, President Jair Bolsonaro expected to tackle Brazil’s most pressing issues, namely the causes and consequences of the country’s deep economic recession. But when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, his slow reaction to the threat sent his popularity ratings into a tailspin. He has now managed to regain some ...
Senegal on the path to authoritarianism
When a popular opposition politician was arrested on rape charges, Senegal erupted into protests. More and more young citizens resent the ruling elite and hope to see a new generation of politicians come to power. This growing dissent may prompt the government to adopt an increasingly authoritarian stance.
Two EU-Balkans challenges
Now that the pandemic has abated and normal political activity has resumed, the transatlantic community is returning to the question of Albania and North Macedonia’s EU accession and the Kosovo-Serbia issue. While new negotiations have been attempted, a resolution appears unlikely in the near future, both because of upcoming elections ...
Will Indonesia’s Jokowi last another full term?
As Indonesian President Joko Widodo goes through his final term, new challenges have surfaced. Although he remains popular, some have begun to question whether he will be able to remain in power for the entire duration of his second tenure, which ends in 2024, and several possible contenders are now ...
