President Saied of Tunisia Wins Landslide Victory, Not Without Controversy

On Sunday, October 6, 2024 President Kais Saied of Tunisia won reelection in a landslide victory. The election has drawn significant attention and controversy due to its stark departure from the democratic norms embraced in Tunisia in the decade following the 2011 Tunisian revolution, in which citizens revolted against and ousted ruling dictator Ben Ali.

AfricaBy Tommy ColeNovember 8, 2024Tunisia, Elections, democracy, North Africa

Why a Parliamentary Deadlock in Sofia will only benefit Moscow

In August, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced that another election would be conducted on October 27 after a majority failed to be produced in June. This stagnant state of affairs in Bulgaria’s parliament not only creates political fatigue for Bulgarians nationwide but enables a much desired neutrality for Russia in its war in Ukraine.

Russia & FSUBy Joshua MarshNovember 4, 2024Bulgaria, Europe, EU, NATO, Russia, Ukraine, Elections

A Decision of Dreams: Drama Unfolds in Tbilisi Following National Elections

This year’s election to determine the upcoming structure of Georgia’s 150-seat parliament was, to many, a turning point in its path towards integration with the European Union (EU) or further alignment with its northern neighbor—Russia.