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2024 is pivotal for democracy, with elections in 64 countries and the EU, covering nearly half the world’s population. From 2024 to 2026, Path to Power seizes this opportunity to study global democracy, featuring in-depth analyses of elections in India, Mexico, South Africa, the USA, the UK, and more.
Our initial series of policy reports focus on national elections in the UK, USA, Germany (EU elections), France, Mexico, India and South Africa. The individual research projects across the team focus on case studies that span Central & Southern Asia, Central & South America and East & Southern Africa.
Central and South Asia
South Asia is a region of immense diversity and significance, both historically and in the contemporary global context. The region is home to over 1.8 billion people, with a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and religions. It is a critical area for understanding global dynamics in terms of geopolitics, economics, democratic trends and social development. The research on South Asia is vital due to its strategic location, its rapidly growing economies, and the complex socio-political issues it faces, such as poverty, democratic challenges, climate change, and regional as well as intranational conflicts.
Research on South Asia provides valuable insights into a region that is pivotal for global politics and economic stability. It helps the public understand the intricacies of regional conflicts, the impact of economic policies, digital technologies, and the cultural dynamics that shape the lives of millions. This knowledge is crucial for policymakers, businesses, and civil society to make informed decisions that contribute to sustainable development and regional cooperation.
Research on South Asia provides valuable insights into a region that is pivotal for global politics and economic stability. It helps the public understand the intricacies of regional conflicts, the impact of economic policies, digital technologies, and the cultural dynamics that shape the lives of millions. This knowledge is crucial for policymakers, businesses, and civil society to make informed decisions that contribute to sustainable development and regional cooperation.
Central and South America
Latin America is a region with relatively new but often unstable democracies, making it an excellent subject for comparative research. The region experiences a wide range of political phenomena, from transitions to democracy and coups to populist governments and long-standing democracies that transfer power to the opposition in free and fair elections.
Research on Latin America provides not only with an advancement of our knowledge about the region, but also with explanations that can be extrapolated to other political contexts. Currently our research chooses to focus specifically on Mexico as a country.
East and South Africa
The political and electoral climate in East and Southern Africa is marked by a delicate balance between democratic progress and authoritarian entrenchment. Our research focuses on this region because it offers a critical lens into the challenges of democratization in post-colonial states. Understanding the interplay between electoral manipulation, international pressures, grassroots movements, and regional diplomacy is essential to analyzing broader trends in impact of technology on electoral processes, governance and political legitimacy in theses regions.
Research in these regions helps in understanding how technology is reshaping political landscapes, which is crucial for developing policies that protect democratic freedoms while ensuring transparency and fairness in electoral processes. This research is essential for navigating the benefits and risks of digital engagement in politics, promoting digital literacy, and safeguarding against the erosion of democratic rights in the digital age.
Research in these regions helps in understanding how technology is reshaping political landscapes, which is crucial for developing policies that protect democratic freedoms while ensuring transparency and fairness in electoral processes. This research is essential for navigating the benefits and risks of digital engagement in politics, promoting digital literacy, and safeguarding against the erosion of democratic rights in the digital age.
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