Politics
2 analysis pieces
PoliticsDemocracy Under Strain
The 2024 election year saw over 2 billion voters across 70 countries. Incumbent parties lost ground globally, driven by inflation, immigration, and institutional distrust. Disinformation amplified by AI-generated content affected campaigns worldwide. Several countries strengthened election integrity measures, including paper ballot audits and digital literacy programs. The trend of democratic backsliding noted by Freedom House continued in some regions, while others saw democratic renewal. The health of global democracy remains contested.
PoliticsThe Multipolar World Order
The post-Cold War unipolar moment has definitively ended. China challenges US economic and technological dominance. The BRICS alliance has expanded and is developing alternative financial infrastructure. Regional powers like India, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia pursue independent foreign policies. International institutions like the UN and WTO struggle to adapt to the new reality. Trade is increasingly organized along geopolitical lines rather than pure economics. The question is whether competition leads to conflict or coexistence.