Elections
Courting the Hindu Bloc
Ahead of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.
A Rehearsal for Democracy
In a country long accustomed to stage-managed politics, Syria’s first elections after the fall of Bashar al-Assad offered both the trappings of democracy, and a revealing look at a process of improvisation.
The Phantom Far-Right Menace in Germany’s East
Germany’s recent federal election showed a sharp rise in support for the far-right AfD party, which media and political analysts have blamed on voters in the former East Germany. But the data shows a picture that is far more nuanced.
Algerians Are Ho-Hum About Upcoming Election
But now, as Algeria approaches its Sept. 7 presidential election, a widespread indifference permeates the nation’s politics. The outcome seems predetermined, with incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune heavily favored to win. This widespread apathy contrasts sharply with the turbulence surrounding the 2019 presidential election.
Once Popular With Arabs and Muslims, Josh Shapiro Has Alienated Supporters With His Views on Israel-Palestine
Prior to his emergence as a prospective vice presidential candidate, Josh Shapiro had built warm ties with local Arabs and Muslims in Pennsylvania. Those ties have been put to the test by the Gaza war.
Gaza, Islamophobia, Family and the Environment Are the Top Issues for Muslim-American Voters in 2024
A new study has found that the war in Gaza has especially alienated Muslim supporters of President Biden, but has not sent these voters migrating to Trump. Most relevant to the 2024 election is the fact that the majority of Muslim voters, regardless of party affiliation, say a permanent cease-fire in Gaza will strengthen the likelihood of their vote for a candidate.
South Africa’s ‘Born Frees’ Are Disillusioned With Democracy
South Africa heads to the polls on May 29, in the most crucial election since 1994. Young people raised after apartheid — the “born frees” — are grappling with unfulfilled promises in a country still racked by inequality and poor governance. They may hold the decisive votes.