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Global Outlook: Global Challenges to Democracy

A Defining Moment for the United Nations: The Global Stakes of U.S. Disengagement

By Jordan Ryan  |  08 November, 2024

The recent U.S. election, which delivered a decisive popular vote and Electoral College victory for Donald Trump, signals a pivotal shift that could have profound implications for the United Nations and its capacity to uphold democratic norms and tackle pressing global challenges

Prospects for a Kamala Harris Administration

By Robert R. Kaufman  |  23 October, 2024

While the threats of a Trump win in the 2024 US presidential elections have been widely discussed, there is surprisingly little discussion about the implications of a Harris presidency.

Shaping a Sustainable Future Through the UN Pact for the Future

By Jordan Ryan  |  01 October, 2024

How can we ensure this ambitious UN Pact for Future leads to tangible action and real, lasting change?

Rebuilding Trust, Democratic Engagement, and Governance in Post-Hasina Bangladesh

By Imran Ahmed  |  20 September, 2024

The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government offers hope for a new political culture rooted in democratic values and the desire for genuine representation.

Will Bangladesh's Revolution Go the Way of Arab Spring?

By Debasish Roy Chowdhury  |  29 August, 2024

There is a real danger that the country will go the way of many Arab Spring countries and swap a secular dictatorship with another one.

After the Election: What Next in India?

By Herbert Wulf  |  24 June, 2024

India has voted in a new parliament. With the support of smaller parties, Modi has received a third term in office. Will these results change India’s foreign, economic and socio-political policies?

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