President Zelensky, under pressure from Trump, is willing to call elections in 60-90 days. Trump criticizes Europe and accuses Ukraine of using war as an excuse. Zelensky assures that Ukraine is ready for the elections with the help of the US and European allies. The situation is critical due to uncertainty and external pressures. Tensions reflect the growing influence of Russia and the need for European intervention.
In this episode, Norm Eisen, ACDS president, presents the fourth edition of the Democracy Playbook, offering practical strategies to reverse democratic backsliding and strengthen democracy through the defense of the rule of law, election protection, and the fight against corruption. The new edition is based on the growing knowledge that democracies can make U-turns when facing autocratic pressure.
The second day of the No Kings Day protest in 2025 shows an increase in opposition to political violence in the US. Most participants are women, white, educated and voted Democrats. Despite demographic consistency, there is a significant decrease in support for political violence. The national survey shows a 9% increase on the left and a 12% decrease on the right.
Diez años después de los ataques del 13 de noviembre de 2015, el Bataclan sigue siendo un símbolo de herida abierta en Europa, donde los ataques afectaron estilo de vida y seguridad. Los terroristas, bajo órdenes del Estado Islámico, atacaron varios lugares en París, dejando 130 muertos y 400 heridos. La solidaridad sigue siendo clave en la lucha contra el terrorismo.
Syria held parliamentary elections with only 7,000 members of an Electoral College. The interim government led by Al-Sharaa seeks future elections open to all over 18 years old. The new parliament includes moderates from diverse political, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, but the legitimacy and political future of the country remain uncertain.
