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Democracy is about people: Are we paying enough attention to the brain?

Identifying the most promising actions to take to address global democratic decline will require a ‘whole of science’ approach. Democracy practitioners need to be able to synthesize complementary findings from the social and natural sciences. New #DemocracyNotes blog ⬇️

www.idea.int/node/161115

Explainer: A poll and referendum to define Bangladesh’s next chapter Bangladesh faces a pivotal democratic test in 2026, as the country gears up for its first national election since the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

🇧🇩 #Bangladesh faces a pivotal democratic test on 12 February 🗳️

See the latest #DemocracyNotes blog by Emma Kenny for a clear breakdown of the election and referendum — featuring insights from leading elections expert Md. Abdul Alim ⬇️ bit.ly/4cicY7Y

A trend line isn’t a verdict.

New #DemocracyNotes blog post: use lines, but add context, actors and longer horizons before judging democracy’s direction.

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