FP (Foreign Policy) Flash Points January 7 ,2024 : In 2024, nearly half of the global population is expected to vote in more than 50 national elections, including in the world’s two largest democracies: India and the United States.

 

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In 2024, nearly half of the global population is expected to vote in more than 50 national elections, including in the world’s two largest democracies: India and the United States. In many of these polls, democracy itself is on the ballot. Our latest print issue, “The Year the World Votes,” examines the biggest elections this year, the factors that might influence them, and the impact they could have on geopolitics. Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to the 15 presidential and parliamentary elections to watch most closely this year.—Chloe Hadavas

1 Elections to Watch in 2024 Dozens of countries will vote this year. In many of them, democracy is at a tipping point. By Allison Meakem

2 What Another Trump-Biden Showdown Means for the World Potential effects on the U.S. commitment to multilateralism, climate change, Taiwan, and more. By Leslie Vinjamuri

3 The Myth of Social Media and Populism  Why the moral panic is misplaced. By Jan-Werner Müller

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4 What AI Will Do to Elections  Depleted tech platforms, AI-enabled misinformation, and more than 50 countries voting in 2024. What could go wrong? By Rishi Iyengar

5 The Specter of Nationalism  Identity politics has always influenced elections. In 2024, it will pose a serious threat to liberalism—and to democracy itself. By Pratap Bhanu Mehta

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