Listen "The year of the poll — democracy's mega test"
Episode Synopsis
2024 has been an eventful year for democracies around the world. More than 80 countries, containing over half the world's population, are holding elections this year. It's democracy's mega test. The implications for the future of democracy and world order are profound.GuestsProfessor Nick Bisley – Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe UniversityDr Gorana Grjic – Senior Researcher, Swiss and Euro-Atlantic Security Team, ETH Zürich's Center for Security Studies (CSS)Dr Priya Chako – Associate Professor, International Politics, University of AdelaideDr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri – Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies, Department of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University
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