DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

Nepal’s Gen Z uprising: time for youth-led change

Social media ban sparks mass protests, forcing out prime minister and offering lessons for movements worldwide

Moldova’s democratic defiance

Extensive Russian interference operation fails – but threats are far from over

Mali’s blocked transition

Five years of broken promises and escalating repression under military rule

Togo’s uprising: demands for democracy renewed

Youth-led resistance mounts unprecedented challenge to entrenched dynastic rule

Japan’s right-wing populist rise

Xenophobic party benefits from economic anger to win significant parliamentary presence

Bangladesh’s next chapter: progress and pitfalls in democratic reform

Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism

Mexico’s judicial elections consolidate ruling party power

The world’s first comprehensive judicial elections are challenging judicial independence and reshaping the balance of power

Poland: political deadlock looms

Nationalist’s narrow presidential election win deepens divisions and threatens democratic reforms

Tanzania: back to the authoritarian routine

Repression escalates ahead of crucial election

South Korea‘s democracy renewed

New president leads a country strengthened by civic resistance but facing economic and political challenges