As we move to the last months of the year 2024, politics are gradually defining the world. This year is witnessing a “global elections supercycle” of more than 70 countries going to polls in election that will remake politics and alter geopolitics. These elections, which are almost 54% of the world’s population, are important as they are being held at a time when geopolitical tensions are increasing and there is an ongoing conflict.
The presidential election on November 5 is significant in the United States. The result could significantly change foreign policy, including aid to Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia and the situation in Gaza. Presidential candidate Donald Trump may change political and military affiliations of the USA, which may lead to changes in stability.
In Europe, though, political changes can be observed. The recent win of the Polish opposition may be a sign of a shift in the region’s political and EU affiliations. On the other hand, the increase in the number of far-right parties like the PVV in the Netherlands triggers the idea of nationalism and its impact on the EU.
In Latin America, a new president of Argentina, Javier Milei, is a clear representative of a new wave, which can be called populist and radical in relation to traditional political processes. His administration’s policies will be of interest as they may determine the stability of the regions in question.
These political events show how global problems are interrelated, ranging from economic measures to humanitarian concerns, and how 2024 will be a critical year for world politics and state management. The results of these elections can either consolidate or deepen existing divisions and tensions and pave the way for a change-oriented future.