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WHAT'S NEXT?: Society is expressing its discontent with current democratic processes that leave the elites struggling to convince their voters of their good intentions and competencies. Read on to see how democracy is offering both great opportunities and risks while this period of volatility shakes out.

• [New] Bolsonaro is already banned from running for re-election in Brazil's next elections in 2026 after using social media and state television to cast doubt on Brazil's electoral system and electronic voting machines without evidence. Dictionary.com
• [New] The way harsh US tariffs have pushed India, the world's biggest democracy, so quickly into the warm embrace of China, the world's biggest autocracy, will be of concern. Dictionary.com
• [New] In the United States, partisanship constrains gender affinity, such that women voters will rarely cross party lines to vote for a woman. Cambridge Core
• [New] Many US allies in Europe and Asia view China as a serious threat to fair trade, democracy, and regional stability. UNN
• [New] Technocracy stands ready with a plan to salvage American civilization, if and when democracy, as now functioning, can no longer cope with the inherent disruptive forces. Novum Newsletter
• [New] A rise in authoritarianism around the globe represents a threat to American democracy - including from China. The Maritime Executive
• [New] Digital voting will allow fraud. Atlantic Council
• [New] Myanmar's two most regionally influential neighbours and geopolitical rivals, China and India, will likely accept the election results. The Diplomat
• [New] There is no scenario in which the military junta's planned election will favor India's interests in Myanmar over China's. The Diplomat
• While China remains a competitor and the U.S. appears unpredictable, Japan offers consistency, resources, and a shared democratic vision. Ekam IAS Academy
• South Korea will abandon the previous Yoon administration's 8.15 Unification Doctrine, which emphasized establishing a free, democratic, and unified nation on the Korean Peninsula. Institute for the Study of War
• Authoritarian regimes are competing to create and control emerging technology to gain the upper hand in the global power competition, while democracies have the potential to harness emerging technology to strengthen democratic institutions and freedoms. Alliance For Securing Democracy
• Redistricting battles in the U.S. threaten minority voting power and undermine public trust in democracy as political parties manipulate district maps for electoral advantage. The UNN
• The 2024 breach of smartphones in the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaigns demonstrated how political instability can directly translate into cyber vulnerabilities, prompting heightened scrutiny of election infrastructure. / USA Ainvest
• Weaponizing calls for stability and peace in response to political violence is a real threat in democratic and nondemocratic countries globally. Brookings
• The U.S. government will leverage and adapt PSF-funded programs and partnerships to address the current post-election crisis and promote stabilization, democratic governance, and inclusive dialog. Mirage News

Last updated: 07 September 2025