Elections

Elections

Atlantic Council experts are analyzing political dynamics around the globe and their ramifications for security, economics, democracy, and more.

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Dispatches Aug 7, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella takes office in Colombia with a head start in Washington

By Jason Marczak

The new Colombian president and his US counterpart should seize the opportunity to reset the long-term bilateral relationship.
Colombia Economy & Business
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Dispatches Jun 22, 2026

Who’s to blame for the UK’s high turnover of prime ministers?

By Philippe Dickinson, Charles Lichfield

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation again raises questions about whether the current difficulty lies in the candidate, the country, or the system.
Elections Politics & Diplomacy
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Dispatches Jun 9, 2026

Four questions (and expert answers) about Armenia’s elections and what to expect next

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts look at what Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s victory means for the South Caucasus region and for the US and Russia.
Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Transatlantic Horizons

Charting an ambitious agenda for the United States and Europe for 2025 and beyond.

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Issue Brief May 8, 2026

Can Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship survive?

One year into his chancellorship, Friedrich Merz heads a government beset by economic stagnation, low public approval, and coalition tensions.

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UkraineAlert Apr 7, 2026

Hungarian election could have implications for EU, US, Russia, and Ukraine

By Marc Goedemans

The Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12 are being billed as the most important in the country’s modern history. With Hungary a key focus in the escalating confrontation between Russia and the West, this weekend’s vote could also have geopolitical implications that will be felt in Kyiv, Moscow, Brussels, and Washington. Current Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Civil Society Conflict
Think the American century is over? Think again.

Dispatches Mar 2, 2026

Willkommen to Germany’s ‘super election year.’ Here’s what to expect.

By Phyllis Berry

A series of state elections between March and September could see gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany, further challenging Germany’s centrist parties.
Elections Germany

Content

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2024

Think the American century is over? Think again.

By Joseph S. Nye Jr.

The United States is an innovative and resilient society that, in the past, has been able to recreate and reinvent itself, writes Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Aug 16, 2024

Syrian elections ended. What have we learned from the results?

By Vladimir Pran and Maroun Sfeir

The new parliament might be rejuvenated with significant turnover, but will likely remain in the service of the top Baath leadership.

Conflict Elections

Insights & Impact

Aug 15, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s “Prosecuting Donald Trump” Podcast to discuss “Four Ring Circus”

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2024

Will Maduro negotiate a transfer of power? And four other questions about Venezuela’s political crisis.

By Atlantic Council experts

Venezuela remains riven by its July 28 election, with Nicolás Maduro falsely claiming victory and the opposition presenting vote tally sheets that show Edmundo González received more than twice as many votes as Maduro.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Insights & Impact

Aug 12, 2024

Pavia joins i24 to discuss Tunisia’s presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Africa Elections

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Goldwyn, Wald, and Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Trump’s stance on oil sanctions

By Brenda Shaffer, David L. Goldwyn, Ellen Wald

Elections Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Insights & Impact

Aug 9, 2024

McCord quoted in Bloomberg on election legal fights

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Aug 3, 2024

McCord quoted in Head Topics on Judge Chutkan handing Donald Trump new legal setback

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 2, 2024

A violent crackdown has put Bangladesh at a crossroads

By Ali Riaz

At least two hundred people have been killed and thousands more injured in protests that included law enforcement firing on protestors.

Bangladesh Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

Can citizens’ assemblies help counter a rising populist tide in the West?

By Moritz Ludwig and Joely Virzi

Germany’s initial steps at participatory democracy deserve a close look as one way to address rising populism that could threaten liberal democracies in the West.

Civil Society Elections
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Experts

Staff

Nika Aleksejeva

Resident Fellow, Baltics

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Belarus Disinformation

Fellow

Henrique Arevalo Poincot

Nonresident Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America

Staff

Nitansha Bansal

Associate Director

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
Graham Brookie

Staff

Graham Brookie

Vice President - Atlantic Council Technology Programs

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation National Security

Staff

Peter Dickinson

Editor, UkraineAlert

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Civil Society

Millennium fellow

Angelika Dorvel

Global Public Policy Lead, Google

Global Leadership Center

Elections European Union
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