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The U.S. agreed to lift some sanctions against the Venezuelan regime in exchange for guarantees of greater electoral freedoms for the 2024 presidential elections.

The Venezuelan regime did not fulfill their part of the agreement, causing the U.S. to release a businessman accused of money laundering to pressure Maduro to comply. [ more ]

China has announced sanctions against five US arms manufacturers over weapons sales to Taiwan.

The move by China comes ahead of Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections, which China claims are a choice between war and peace. [ more ]

The Biden administration suspended many US sanctions on Venezuela in October, with the goals of freeing American hostages and inducing the regime to allow free elections in 2024.

The administration has only achieved the goal of freeing American hostages, but has abandoned the goal of restoring democracy in Venezuela and allowing free elections. [ more ]

President Biden delivers his first speech of the year in Pennsylvania.

Republicans are focusing on campus speech and DEI initiatives as the next battleground in the culture war. [ more ]

President Biden will address threats to democracy in his speech on the Jan. 6 anniversary.

The White House Press Secretary emphasized the importance of free and fair elections in November. [ more ]

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to win a fourth consecutive term in the Bangladeshi election due to the opposition party boycott.

President Biden's efforts to promote democracy in Bangladesh will face a setback if Hasina wins. [ more ]

The Conservatives risk being ejected from power in the next election due to leaving the country worse off than when they took office.

Senior Tory MP Danny Kruger admits that over 13 years in government, things have gotten worse, but highlights a few achievements like the free school movement and Brexit. [ more ]

The Conservatives risk being ejected from power in the next election due to leaving the country worse off than when they took office.

Senior Tory MP Danny Kruger admits that over 13 years in government, things have gotten worse, but highlights a few achievements like the free school movement and Brexit. [ more ]

Democracy's fate depends on the opinions of swing state voters in the US, but the struggles of democracy will play out on a global scale in 2024 when over 4 billion people in countries holding nationwide elections have the power to determine the future of their nations.

Voting is a hazardous but essential aspect of democracy, with 76 countries holding elections this year, including Brazil, Algeria, Iceland, Indonesia, and Venezuela. The Economist rated 43 of these elections as free and fair, highlighting the importance of elections in bringing about real change and maintaining the stability of democracies. [ more ]

The threat to democracy in the United States remains despite the defeat of Donald Trump in the 2020 election.

Many voters have embraced Trump's authoritarian turn and are willing to sacrifice civil liberties for a leader they believe will make the country strong. [ more ]

Labour's director of campaigns warns against complacency in upcoming elections

The Financial Times' annual survey of economists predicts a bleak year ahead for the economy [ more ]

Labour leaders have had few electoral successes in recent history, with Tony Blair being the last Labour leader to win a general election.

Keir Starmer cautiously navigates Labour's fraught history, occasionally referencing New Labour but focusing on the more popular and less divisive figure of Harold Wilson. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak has decided to delay calling an election until later in the year.

The decision allows Sunak more time to focus on improving the economy and addressing key issues before the election. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak has decided to delay calling an election until later in the year.

The decision allows Sunak more time to focus on improving the economy and addressing key issues before the election. [ more ]

Multiple individuals and groups have been challenging Donald Trump's eligibility to be president in court cases across the United States.

These challenges have been a mix of successful and unsuccessful attempts, with some cases still unresolved. [ more ]

Washington State's top elections official is troubled by the threat former President Trump poses to democracy.

Decisions to bar Trump from presidential primary ballots in Maine and Colorado could further erode faith in elections. [ more ]

Generative AI has the potential to supercharge the spread of misinformation.

Fact-checkers are underresourced to effectively fight AI-generated misinformation. [ more ]

Generative AI could reshape politics by creating false information and personalized advertising to manipulate voters.

Concerns about the impact of generative AI on elections have become urgent as billions of people across the planet will vote in 2024. [ more ]

Proposition 1 in California aims to address the homeless and mental health crisis by overhauling the state's mental health system and providing funding for housing and services.

If passed, Prop. 1 will allocate $6.38 billion for new treatment beds, supportive housing, outpatient treatment, veteran housing, and mental health worker training. [ more ]

The cost of living and housing will continue to be major issues for Londoners in 2024.

Hybrid and remote working will remain the norm for many Londoners this year. [ more ]

The cost of living and housing will continue to be major issues for Londoners in 2024.

Hybrid and remote working will remain the norm for many Londoners this year. [ more ]

Chinese balloons spotted over Taiwan ahead of election

Balloons raise concerns about Chinese surveillance [ more ]

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections in January 2024 are significant geopolitical events.

Taiwan's role as the world's largest producer of semiconductors makes it crucial for global and Chinese economies. [ more ]

Chinese leader Xi Jinping promises reunification of Taiwan with mainland China, even by force if necessary.

Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high as Taiwanese elections approach. [ more ]

Taiwan's election on 13 January is significant not only for the country but also for the world

The threat of Beijing taking over Taiwan has heightened in recent years [ more ]