Iran's 2024 Elections: Vote Without Voters
Does a voter boycott matter in a country that is not a democracy, and is there a correlation between lack of electoral participation and political violence?
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Erdogan Overcomes Opposition – and Economy – to Prevail in Presidential Runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proved he can win a national election without a successful economy; however, he cannot begin to achieve his vision of Turkish greatness without economic greatness as well.
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Implications of Iraq’s New Election Law
Iraq’s new election law is likely to strengthen the representation of traditional political blocs and weaken smaller parties and independent candidates, however, it is unlikely to notably alter the ethnic and sectarian composition of Parliament.
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Erdogan Closes in on Victory
Should he indeed clinch his third presidential term on May 28, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s detractors at home and in the West will have little choice but to place their hope in his pragmatic side.
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What Turkey’s Elections Mean for the Gulf
Despite the candidates’ contrasting foreign policy approaches, realpolitik considerations and regional developments may prevent a radical shift in Turkish foreign policy regardless of who wins Turkey’s presidential election.
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New Elections and Frustration Within Kuwait's Elite
Amid an ongoing political standoff and governing malaise, some within Kuwait's elite have challenged the Al Sabah family-led government.
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Leader of Iran’s Green Movement Calls for a New Constitution
Despite his legacy as a regime insider and reformist, Mir Hossein Mousavi’s voice could help shape the debate about forging a new political reality in Iran.
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Kuwait’s Parliamentary Elections and Individualism
Kuwait’s upcoming elections bring hopes for a new beginning for the executive and legislative branches of government. But that depends on the elections' outcome and the relationship forged with new government leadership.
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Pressure Mounts to Form Iraqi Government
Iraq’s government formation drama might continue, but public pressure could force rival parties to reach a deal after Ramadan.
Continued Progress in Saudi Economic Diversification
Efforts to diversify the Saudi economy continued to bear fruit in 2023, although oil is still the dominant economic force.
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