Elections

Afghans Impatient for New ID Cards

Biometric documents meant to reduce fraud in upcoming parliamentary polls.

Tajikistan's Lacklustre Election Campaign

Despite multiparty process, there's little doubt who will win parliamentary polls.

Election Surprise Opens Window of Change in Sri Lanka

Incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa expected an easy win, but instead he was ousted by a candidate pledging to govern as “a servant, not an authoritarian”.

Afghans Unconvinced by Ghani, 100 Days On

Interviews reflect sense of disappointment that new president hasn’t lived up to expectations.

Bosnia: European Values Must Come from Within

A proper federal structure might rationalise an over-complex system of governance, but neither institutional change nor EU accession is enough to fix Bosnia's problems.

Afghans Demand More of Their Politicians

Voters urged to hold parliamentarians to higher standards in next year’s election.

Strange Bedfellows Ahead of Kyrgyz Election

Former rivals join in anticipation of stiff competition in 2015 polls.

Mixed Messages From Ukrainian Voters

Some surprises in electoral results for country struggling with conflict and economic woes.

East Ukraine Election: Turnout in a Time of War

Few polling stations open, and voters in those areas were lukewarm about the polls’ significance to them.

Ukraine Election: Parties of President, Premier in Lead