
Billions of voices heard: a year of elections
Economist Podcasts
Elections: Democracy's Resilience and Autocracies' Challenges
This chapter examines the surprises and outcomes of elections across the globe, emphasizing the impact on both democracies and autocratic regimes. It discusses the rise of right-wing populism, electoral manipulations in countries like Venezuela and Russia, and highlights significant electoral shifts in nations such as India and South Africa. The conversation concludes with an analysis of upcoming elections in multiple countries, exploring their potential implications for governance and political landscapes.
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