The Election Question
With street protests roiling democracies from Bangkok to Kyiv, observers are increasingly questioning whether popular elections are an adequate criterion by which to judge a country’s commitment to democracy. Beginning next month, elections in Afghanistan and India will place this question in even sharper relief.
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NEW DELHI – With street protests roiling democracies from Bangkok to Kyiv, the nature and legitimacy of elections are once again being questioned. Are popular elections an adequate criterion by which to judge a country’s commitment to democracy? Beginning next month, elections in Afghanistan and India will throw this question into even sharper relief.