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There were celebrations in the capital, Dakar, as early results indicated that Bassirou Diomaye Faye was leading For the BBC, Leonard Mbulle-Nziege & Nic Cheeseman Few political turnarounds can match the last month in Senegal.  Just over two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was a little-known opposition leader languishing in jail, detained without trial on… Read More Good Analysis of Senegal’s Surprise Election Result

Turkey’s Local Elections: CHP Victories and High Turnout On the heels of the local elections held yesterday, Turkey witnessed significant political shifts. Here are the key details: These local elections serve as a litmus test for broader political dynamics in Turkey. The CHP’s victories signal a potential shift in the balance of power, while the… Read More Local Elections in Turkey give Opposition a Boost

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/01/political-polarization-leads-to-more-polarization/ In an Washington Post opinion piece by Jason Willick, published on April 1, 2024, he delves into the relationship between political knowledge, self-confidence, and polarization in American democracy. Willick challenges the conventional notion that an ideal democratic citizen is well-informed, engaged, and ready to make a difference. Instead, he suggests that the current political climate, marked by polarization… Read More Turns out a little knowledge is not as dangerous as a lot of knowledge (polarization)

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