Iranian Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off Amid Record Low Turnout

Tehran, Iran –  In an unprecedented turn of events, Iran’s snap presidential election has resulted in a run-off between reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. With a record-low turnout of just 40%, the election underscores the increasing voter apathy and dissatisfaction within the country. Election Overview The Iranian Ministry of Interior reported that only 40% … Read more

Billionaires Adani and Ambani are included in the electoral discourse in India

Billionaires Adani and Ambani are included in the electoral discourse in India.

NEW DELHI, May 8 (India) – On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a savage exchange on campaign funding, with each accusing the other of embezzling funds from prominent industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. The business titans have not responded to calls for comment from their … Read more

The Russian election is rigged – but there could still be surprises for Putin

The vote this weekend will be among the least savoury and most predictable renditions of the democratic process.

Yes, the Russian election is rigged – but there could still be surprises for Putin   Russia’s presidential election has received comparatively little international attention in an election year that is seeing over 60 countries go to the polls, including the US, India, and maybe the UK. Indeed, this weekend’s vote will be one of … Read more