political campaigns

As Vladimir Putin wins another term in the Kremlin, his use of sham elections to legitimise his control poisons democracy’s value globally.

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Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

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There was no doubt Vladimir Putin would win Russia’s election, but the amount of people showing up gave this sham vote its veneer of legitimacy.

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As Vladimir Putin wins yet another term in the Kremlin, the question remains what is the point in having an election at all?

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The opposition wants to bring back caste as a check on the BJP’s reach, but the strategy may not live up to expectations.

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With five Indian states having elections, a new index helps try to understand how pre-existing economic conditions influence people when voting.

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With state and national elections ahead, the party moves away from its time-tested appeal to Hindu nationalism.

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India’s state elections don’t usually foretell national polls, but this time around, many will be looking for signs of a winning strategy.

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The elections in five states will be seen as a proving ground for campaign strategies ahead of next year’s national vote.

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Trying to shut down conspiracy theories with laws and regulation isn’t working. It may be time to try something different.

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Political meddling and state violence could break Bangladesh’s fragile hold on democracy.

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