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Bangladesh heads toward a landmark election amid rising political violence
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges.
Myanmar’s military elections will not lead to peace or improvement in the political crisis
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup.
Leaders tighten control as repression shapes Iraq’s 2025 elections
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
The last of the hegemonic liberation parties: Tanzania’s CCM clings to power as elections loom
The systematic repression of opposing forces in Tanzania — through arrests, abductions, and political exclusion — guarantees President Hassan’s victory on 29 October.
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Bangladesh heads toward a landmark election amid rising political violence
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges.
Myanmar’s military elections will not lead to peace or improvement in the political crisis
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup.
القادة يشددون السيطرة بينما القمع يطغى على انتخابات العراق لعام 2025
رغم أنّ مستوى العنف في العراق هو في أدنى مستوياته منذ سقوط صدام حسين عام 2003، إلّا أنّ الاستقرار النسبي قبل انتخابات تشرين الثاني هو نتيجة القمع السياسي الذي يمارسه القادة السياسيون الذين بدأت شرعيتهم تتآكل.
Leaders tighten control as repression shapes Iraq’s 2025 elections
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
The last of the hegemonic liberation parties: Tanzania’s CCM clings to power as elections loom
The systematic repression of opposing forces in Tanzania — through arrests, abductions, and political exclusion — guarantees President Hassan’s victory on 29 October.
Bolivia braces for tense elections as ruling party implodes
The dispute between Evo Morales and current President Luis Arce has triggered deadly violence in defense of Morales’ cause, which signals the power of his supporters to question the legitimacy of an election that excludes the former president.
Bolivia se prepara para unas elecciones tensas mientras el partido en el poder implosiona
La disputa entre Evo Morales y el actual presidente Luis Arce ha desencadenado una violencia mortal en defensa de la causa de Morales, que pone de manifiesto el poder de sus seguidores para cuestionar la legitimidad de unas elecciones que excluyen al expresidente.
Germany’s political polarization spills into the streets ahead of federal elections
An analysis of political violence in Germany amid increasing attacks on politicians and stark political divides.
Georgia: An “existential” election
Analysis of Georgia's upcoming election, civil unrest, and political developments.
When is quiet too quiet? Understanding shifts in extremist mobilization in 2024
The page discusses shifts in extremist mobilization leading up to the 2024 U.S. elections.