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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Will France face political gridlock after election indecision?

France’s New Popular Front won the most seats in the parliamentary election but, after avoiding a far-right sweep, does a deadlock lie ahead?

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This year’s Pacific Island elections have one thing in common

In a busy year of Pacific Island elections, a worrying gender disparity is evident. This has implications for the quality of democracy in the region.

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In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties that seek to restore conservative gender hierarchies.

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Red Shirt’s return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?

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Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

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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Democracy loses as Putin wins again

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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Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?

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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Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

The presidential contenders are playing up their commitment to fighting an old problem — but with few new details.

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How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

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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State elections will shape India’s mood for 2024

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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Why Bangladesh’s democracy is on life support

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

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Will France face political gridlock after election indecision?

This year’s Pacific Island elections have one thing in common

In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

Red Shirt’s return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Democracy loses as Putin wins again

Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?

Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

State elections will shape India’s mood for 2024

Why Bangladesh’s democracy is on life support

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