Tag: elections
Democracy at Gunpoint: Violence and Power in Mexico’s Elections
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 104 incidents of violence against political figures in Mexico. Elections are typically the high point of tensions, and they are influenced by power dynamics that sometimes involve murder.
Nemo Smith: Democracy Hijacked
Nemo Smith is not an average politician. He is, in fact, the precise average of all UK politicians. As an algorithm-generated political figure, Smith and his persona are based on the campaigns of British politicians and parties.
The End of Liberal Democracy
In the opening scene of her book The Mandarins, Simone de Beauvoir describes a group of revolutionary intellectuals celebrating the New Year’s Eve of 1944 […]
Turkey’s 2024 Elections: A Struggle for Democracy Amid Authoritarian Backlash
They called 2024 the “year of elections,” with billions of people voting across the globe in over 100 countries. For many, it was a test […]
As Europe Slides to the Right, Communists Secure Steady Gains in Austrian Municipalities
In the 1990s, the KPÖ had all but disappeared. Today, the party holds the mayor’s office in Graz, Austria’s second-biggest city, and has delegates in the city councils of Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck.
A Year of Elections, a Year of Reflections
As the world grapples with growing authoritarianism, shrinking communal space, the rise of far-right movements, and more wars, the question remains: What does it mean to build a democratic society in the 21st century?