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Controversy surrounds Indonesia’s election result

Indonesia’s recent election results have sparked controversy and raised questions about the integrity of the Indonesian electoral process.

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India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the devices’ potential to strengthen democracy

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Indian democracy’s tryst with trust

Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis.

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Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral process.

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Will Trump make anger great again?

Attacking populists has been easy pickings for those trying to explain an increasingly angry world, but will ignoring the causes see history repeat in November?

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Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don’t

Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia’s political class isn’t listening.

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Jokowi anointed his son and social media reacted as you’d expect

Every election social media is ablaze with polarising content. This year it’s President Joko Widodo who’s stoked the flames.

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Fraudulent elections ensure the army’s status quo

Former PM Imran Khan’s stunning win in the Pakistan election is swept aside as Nawaz Sharif claims power with the military’s backing.

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Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

After enduring the worst economic crisis of 2023, Pakistan’s next election should be focused on repair and reform. What’s happening is more like musical chairs.

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Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

While there are allegations of it being fixed, as a constitutional exercise it is preferable compared to the alternative which is martial law.

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Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

While more and more of the country’s voters now live in urban areas, the bulk is still in the countryside. Does this effect voting behaviour?

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Controversy surrounds Indonesia’s election result

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Indian democracy’s tryst with trust

Many elections, many consequences

Will Trump make anger great again?

Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don’t

Jokowi anointed his son and social media reacted as you’d expect

Fraudulent elections ensure the army’s status quo

Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

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