A Personal Analysis of Economic Magazine’s Reporting on Elections in Turkiye by Behcet Kaya BA/Political Science/International Studies
According to Economic Magazine, the Washington Post and most of the U.S. media there will be three elections in June that will change the shape of the 21 st century. Number one- Pakistan. There will be new elections in Pakistan due to the Imran Khan government being overthrown by the Pakistani military. Imran Khan leaned more toward independent policies and towards China (purchasing Chinese weapons) and Russia which caused conflicts with the U.S. Allegedly Washington ‘threatened’ Pakistan with ‘consequences’ if Khan was not ousted. This election is vitally important to Asia and Southeast Asia. Number two- Nigeria. “At a time when democracy is increasingly under threat across the world, Nigeria’s 2023 elections are incredibly important. These elections will determine how Nigeria grapples with growing insecurity, economic headwinds, and an increasingly vocal citizenry , and if it emerges a more peaceful, prosperous, and democratic state.” This election undoubtedly will affect the e...