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What’s Next After Sunday’s Predetermined Belarus Election?
Political activists urge patience as latest predetermined Belarus election reveals lack of democracy
Croatian Snap Election Won’t Solve This Political Crisis
Almost a year of political squabbling have resulted in a Croatian snap election that might not change much
Journalists Covering Ukraine Conflict Face Many Dangers
Neither side in the extended conflict offer safety for journalists covering Ukraine cold war with Russia
A Sceptical Look at the Scandinavian Model of Democracy
Global consensus might be wrong when it comes to the supremacy of the Scandinavian model of government
Being a Putin Critic in Today’s Russia is Dangerous, Even Deadly
While the civil war continues, danger lingers for Ukrainian and Russian journalists who have been labeled as opposition press, as the recent death of Alexander Shchetinin has shown
French Money Politics Scandal Could Derail Sarkozy
As ex-President Sarkozy seeks to restart his quest to get back his job, his French money politics scandal resurfaces
Critical Macedonian Vote Set After Two Failed Attempts
EU welcomes deal on Macedonian vote timing after delays in sign of healing national political divide
The Russian Corruption Epidemic is Getting Worse
Policies set at the top by Putin regime have led to an unstoppable epidemic of Russian corruption
Meaning and Impact of Sarkozy Return to French Politics
Nation on edge as Europe considers Sarkozy return to presidency after half decade in wilderness