It’s a Brand New Day in Burkina Faso Penelope Chester December 1, 2015 Burkina Faso holds successful elections one year after strong man Blaise Compaore stepped down amid popular protests.
Human Rights Concerns Loom Large as Obama Lands in Myanmar Kimberly Curtis November 12, 2014 Human rights abuses plague Burma's democratic transition
Political Uncertainty as Zambia Loses a President Kimberly Curtis October 30, 2014 A new chapter for Zambia and the region
A Big Election in Bosnia Brings More…Stasis Kimberly Curtis October 14, 2014 The nation votes but political change remains elusive
Why Hong Kongers Are Protesting in Record Numbers Kimberly Curtis September 3, 2014 A dramatic turn of events in China and Hong Kong
Why We Should Be Paying Attention to Elections in Burkina Faso Penelope Chester April 18, 2014 A bastion of regional stability may be in peril.
An Unfree and Unfair Election in Azerbaijan Penelope Chester October 15, 2013 The EU is confused over how to categorize recent elections. Here's a hint.
A Bumpy Election, But Ghana Can Handle It Penelope Chester December 10, 2012 John Dramini Mahama, the incumbent, wins Ghana's election amid allegations of fraud by the opposition. Here's why this disagreement will likely turn out OK: