Open Dialogue Research Journal
There is still enough time before the elections to the State Duma of Russia, yet it is already clear today that the upcoming campaign will matter far beyond the country’s borders. Under normal conditions, parliamentary elections are primarily an internal political process in which citizens determine the composition of the […]
California voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in one of the most consequential primary elections of the 2026 political cycle. While the race to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom has attracted national attention, the election is also being closely watched for its potential impact on the balance of power […]
During the June 7 elections to the National Assembly of Armenia, the ruling Civil Contract party received 49.81% of the votes, according to preliminary estimates of the Republican Central Election Commission, with a record voter turnout of 59% for the republic. At the same time, it did not manage to […]
South Korea’s local elections were expected to reinforce the country’s reputation as one of Asia’s most stable and technologically advanced democracies. Instead, the vote has become the center of a growing political controversy after ballot paper shortages disrupted polling at dozens of locations and triggered large-scale public demonstrations demanding that […]
President Aleksandar Vučić’s statement about a possible resignation, made during his visit to China, and his Fox News op-ed lavishing praise on Donald Trump are not a coincidence. They are elements of a single political combination. Both moves are designed to seize the initiative from the protest movement, shift the […]
As the United States moves deeper into the political cycle leading toward the 2026 midterm elections, speculation about the next presidential race is already beginning to shape national debate. President Donald Trump added fuel to that discussion by suggesting that a future presidential ticket featuring Vice President JD Vance and […]
During the summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, an episode occurred that said a great deal about Europe’s real attitude toward Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of the country hosting the event at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron, together with the entire Armenian delegation, was effectively and […]
Armenia’s parliamentary election has evolved into one of the most closely watched political contests in the South Caucasus, with consequences that could reshape the country’s alliances, economic future, and regional security for years to come. More than a simple battle for legislative seats, the vote has become a referendum on […]
Armenians are heading to the polls in one of the most consequential parliamentary elections in the country’s modern history, with the outcome expected to shape not only domestic politics but also the nation’s long-term strategic orientation between East and West. At the center of the contest stands Prime Minister Nikol […]
As France moves closer to its 2027 presidential election, much of the political conversation has focused on the rivalry between the country’s traditional center and the increasingly powerful far right. Yet in the working-class suburbs surrounding Paris, a different political force is gaining momentum. The hard-left movement led by Jean-Luc […]
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