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Sister republics: what the US and Switzerland have in common

This content was published on Mar 6, 2024 Switzerland and the United States were once known as “sister republics”. A former ambassador to Switzerland recently evoked the idea again. How have the two states shaped and influenced each other?

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Giving expats the vote: what can the UK and Switzerland learn from each other?

This content was published on Feb 8, 2024 Has the British government shot itself in the foot by giving voting rights to citizens who have lived abroad for more than 15 years?

Lachende Frauen und taiwanesische Flaggen.

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Explainer: Why Taiwan’s vote commands global attention

This content was published on Jan 9, 2024 When Taiwan votes, the world watches closely because of China’s hostile attitude towards the island.

Ein Mann in einem Make America Great Again -Tshirt rennt schreiend in die Kamera.

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2024 represents ‘critical juncture’ for future of democracy

This content was published on Jan 4, 2024 India, Indonesia and the United States – these are just a few of the many nations holding elections in 2024, the “biggest election year in history”.

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Save the dates: a ‘year of democracy’

This content was published on Jan 3, 2024 Some of the most significant elections taking place around the world in 2024 and what the outcomes could mean for Switzerland.

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Swiss abroad: naive or insightful perspective in political accountability?

This content was published on Nov 29, 2023 While Swiss Abroad have confidence in the accountability of politicians, the majority of individuals in Switzerland hold a contrasting opinion.

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Javier Milei’s triumph in Argentina foreshadows instability ahead

This content was published on Nov 20, 2023 Geneva-based political scientist Yanina Welp explains the background to Milei's victory - and what Argentina can now expect.

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In the Netherlands, left and right want referendums (again)

This content was published on Nov 17, 2023 Five years after scrapping a referendum law, Dutch politicians want to introduce a new one. Political scientist Alice el-Wakil explains why.

Eine Wählerin wirft ihren Stimmzettel in die Urne.

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‘A defeat not only for Aboriginal people, but also for democracy in Australia’

This content was published on Oct 16, 2023 Australians have rejected a constitutional amendment that would have given Aboriginal people more say. A political scientist analyses the situation.

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The democracy activist boycotting the upcoming Polish referendums

This content was published on Oct 12, 2023 On October 15, Polish citizens are heading to the polls. A democracy researcher from Bialystok explains why she won’t be among them.

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