The Foreign Desk
Elections, conflicts and the rise of the right: a look at 2024
Dec 28, 2024
Latika Bourke, a writer-at-large for The Nightly, joins political risk analyst Charles Hecker and Middle East expert Yossi Mekelberg to unpack the tumultuous landscape of 2024. They discuss how rising voter dissatisfaction is reshaping democracy, spotlighting movements in Ukraine and Myanmar. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its ripple effects on global politics are explored, alongside the complexities surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations. The trio reflects on the heroes and villains of the year, showcasing the stark contrasts in global leadership during crises.
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- The significant electoral changes of 2024 highlight growing voter discontent with leadership, exacerbated by unmet expectations and economic insecurity.
- The influence of social media on political engagement is reshaping communication strategies, necessitating candidates to adapt for informed voter participation and stability.
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Public Sentiment and Electoral Changes
In 2024, many voters across over 70 countries expressed significant discontent with their current leaders, resulting in a wave of electoral changes that saw incumbents voted out. This reflects a broader trend where dissatisfaction with governance has emerged, stemming from high expectations that are often unmet. As political contexts shift globally, citizens increasingly engage with politics through social media, which can amplify feelings of unrest and urgency. The notion that democracy is in retreat is misleading; rather, it is democracy's failure to deliver on key issues, particularly economic security, that drives voter discontent.
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