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Global Elections in 2024: What We Learned in a Year of Political Disruption

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2024 was a remarkable year for elections as voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls. It also turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties. Rattled by rising prices, divided over cultural issues and angry at the political status quo, voters in many countries sent a message of frustration.

In this essay, we analyze four major themes that emerged from this year’s busy slate of elections around the world:

  • A tough year for incumbents
  • The staying power of right-wing populism
  • Polarized battles over tradition and change
  • International conflicts with political implications

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