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Will the impact of AI on elections this year show up at the polls?
Today's Big Question Fears are growing that artificial intelligence will be used to spread election misinformation
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the biggest election year in history might play out
The Explainer Votes in world's biggest democracies, as well as its most 'despotic' and 'stressed' countries, face threats of violence and suppression
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Jan. 6 may be the ultimate electoral lightning rod
Talking Points Three years later, Biden and Trump bet big on the insurrection's legacy
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will democracy survive in 2024?
Today's Big Question Elections in America and around the world will tell us 'whether democracy lives or dies'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What will Taiwan's election mean for its relationship with China?
Today's Big Question The outcome of the vote to choose new Taiwanese president will have major implications for domestic and global politics
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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What will happen in 2024? Predictions and events
The Explainer The new year could bring a ceasefire in Gaza, a deal in Ukraine and a manned mission to the Moon as half the world heads to the polls
By The Week UK Published
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Five biggest political shake-ups around the world in 2023
The Explainer Poland rejects populism as Argentina embraces it, Niger coup signals end of French influence in region, Thailand's 'political earthquake' stutters and New Zealanders show Labour the door
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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'Most Palestinians want to choose new leaders in a free, fair, and safe vote'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How AI might influence democracy in 2024
The Explainer Threat from bots and deepfakes stalks key elections around the world next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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'Supporting Ukraine has come remarkably cheap for Western militaries'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Congo election: the vote that will shape the future of central Africa
Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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'Haley's "last stand" in Iowa'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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What does the future look like for newly reelected Egyptian strongman el-Sisi?
Today's Big Question With war at his border and an economy on the brink, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's third term in office could be his most consequential.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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