DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

‘Protests showed the power of popular mobilisation in forcing the government to respond’

Malam Sanha | GUINEA-BISSAU

‘Each failed attempt at democratic transition reinforces the power of the authoritarian government’

Carlos Torrealba | VENEZUELA

‘The far right is still marginal; there’s a majority commitment to democracy’

Alicia Lissidini | URUGUAY

‘People saw this election as an opportunity for change and expressed their dissatisfaction with the status quo’

Iuliana Iliescu | ROMANIA

‘If mainstream parties fail to address voter frustration, right-wing populism could grow’

Akio Takayanagi | JAPAN

‘The election is just another tool to keep Lukashenko in power for as long as possible’

Natallia Satsunkevich | BELARUS

‘Many saw the election as a referendum on unmet expectations and poor governance’

Evelyn Olukeye | GHANA

‘The election of our first female president is an achievement, but the ruling party’s continued dominance raises concerns’

Joram Useb | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘South Korea’s democracy once again proved its strength in the face of an authoritarian challenge’

Soo Suh | SOUTH KOREA

‘Even though Trump was democratically elected, he poses a significant threat to democracy’

Jamil Dakwar | UNITED STATES