Some observers think the early polls will emphasize the futility of the electoral process, and usher in more instability than people are currently living with.
Lesotho heads for reset at polls
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Coalition government in Kashmir sends mixed signals
In this context, the BJP-PDP coalition is a relatively unusual step for a region that is still plagued by intermittent sectarian violence.
Hungary’s P.M. loses supermajority in parliament
Independent Zoltan Kesz claimed victory in the voting district of Vaszprem, beating out Fidesz’s Lajos Nemedi for a seat left vacant after Tibor Navracsics’ appointment as E.U. commissioner.
Netanyahu calls for “mass immigration” from Europe
To many observers, the change broadcasts a clear message that Netanyahu is politically pandering to the electoral base he’ll depend on for a successful re-election next month.
“Common Man” party wins big in Delhi assembly
The stunning margin of victory shocked onlookers, who see the defeat of the incumbent coalition leader Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi as the first major blow against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Economic, political crises in Yemen could tear it apart
The Houthis’ takeover could break up the country as the economy nosedives.
Hamas, Egypt relations cool — again
The divide between Hamas and Egypt is as figurative as it is literal – in January, Cairo expanded a buffer zone along the border with the Gaza Strip to keep militants out.
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