"2024 Global Election Forecast: Key Dates and Rising Populism Trends"

The year 2024 is set to be a pivotal one for global democracy, with over a third of the world's population voting in key elections across Taiwan, Russia, India, and the United States. Despite the large-scale electoral processes, concerns about the health of democracy persist. Reuters' Mark Bendeich and Christopher Walljasper delve into the potential impact of these elections on the future of democratic governance, amidst challenges such as the influence of former U.S. President Trump, Putin's announcement to run again, Modi's strong position in India, and tensions in Taiwan influenced by China and internal issues like the Foxconn investigation.