2010 may not see many big elections but they'll surely be influential
If elections are perceived as a gift of democracy by one, it is a gamble to the other and remains a matter of debate for years. Elections were thought to bring some revolutionary changes in the recent past especially in the US, India and Japan. Unfortunately, the results were mixed. In that context, though the current year, may not witness many big elections, but it will certainly decide the fate of some nations and will have an impact across borders geopolitically. So, there may not be billions of dollars pouring into electoral campaigns or lobbying taking place between corporates, bureaucrats and politicians, but elections may prove to be significant either in bringing changes or restoring democracy.
The election that people across borders will be looking at curiously is the United States Senate election on November 2, 2010. The US Senate is currently composed of 58 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and two Independents. Elections will be for nearly 36 Senate seats. Interestingly, the rate at which Obama is losing his popularity for Iraq and Afghanistan challenges or in bringing substantial healthcare transformation, the election is likely to bring some changes. It would be an exaggeration that the expected Republicans’ Senate election victory will be a big threat to Obama’s ‘Change Plan’ and would broadly affect the world critically. The next big election is the UK general election to be held May. Gordon Brown has been recently voted one of the worst dressed man by the GQ Magazine. It mirrors the distrust and dissatisfaction among Britains against the government for being ineffective to take the nation forward. Moreover, popular antagonism shows that while people are fed up with PM Brown, they neither see candidate Cameroon nor Nick Clegg possible options. Astonishingly, about 112 existing MPs - after the MPs expense scandal - expressed not to stand for the coming election which indicates a revival in waiting. But the most important elections of the year 2010 will be the Burmese elections. The nation, ruled by the army will apparently witness elections as the military rulers of the country has supposedly agreed to go the democratic way and release political prisoners before elections. There is a widespread criticism that election will not be free and fair, but it will definitely lay the foundation of democracy and strengthen the possibilities for change in the future. Even though the main opposition leader, Aung Suu Kyi will not be allowed to contest but the elections - if at all occur - will open opportunities for the people with the formation of a new government. And finally, Sri Lankan Presidential election which is scheduled on January 26, is expected to revive Lankan politics. This will surely influence the geopolitics of the region. While the popularity of Rajapakse remains intact, Sarath Fonseka has emerged as a national hero after his relentless efforts to wipe out LTTE. So in short, 2010 may not see prolonged media coverage and hype, it will reiterate the fact that election is not just a part of democracy but, in fact, a pillar. With that hope, 2010 may not give the best but will certainly bring some hope.
If elections are perceived as a gift of democracy by one, it is a gamble to the other and remains a matter of debate for years. Elections were thought to bring some revolutionary changes in the recent past especially in the US, India and Japan. Unfortunately, the results were mixed. In that context, though the current year, may not witness many big elections, but it will certainly decide the fate of some nations and will have an impact across borders geopolitically. So, there may not be billions of dollars pouring into electoral campaigns or lobbying taking place between corporates, bureaucrats and politicians, but elections may prove to be significant either in bringing changes or restoring democracy.
The election that people across borders will be looking at curiously is the United States Senate election on November 2, 2010. The US Senate is currently composed of 58 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and two Independents. Elections will be for nearly 36 Senate seats. Interestingly, the rate at which Obama is losing his popularity for Iraq and Afghanistan challenges or in bringing substantial healthcare transformation, the election is likely to bring some changes. It would be an exaggeration that the expected Republicans’ Senate election victory will be a big threat to Obama’s ‘Change Plan’ and would broadly affect the world critically. The next big election is the UK general election to be held May. Gordon Brown has been recently voted one of the worst dressed man by the GQ Magazine. It mirrors the distrust and dissatisfaction among Britains against the government for being ineffective to take the nation forward. Moreover, popular antagonism shows that while people are fed up with PM Brown, they neither see candidate Cameroon nor Nick Clegg possible options. Astonishingly, about 112 existing MPs - after the MPs expense scandal - expressed not to stand for the coming election which indicates a revival in waiting. But the most important elections of the year 2010 will be the Burmese elections. The nation, ruled by the army will apparently witness elections as the military rulers of the country has supposedly agreed to go the democratic way and release political prisoners before elections. There is a widespread criticism that election will not be free and fair, but it will definitely lay the foundation of democracy and strengthen the possibilities for change in the future. Even though the main opposition leader, Aung Suu Kyi will not be allowed to contest but the elections - if at all occur - will open opportunities for the people with the formation of a new government. And finally, Sri Lankan Presidential election which is scheduled on January 26, is expected to revive Lankan politics. This will surely influence the geopolitics of the region. While the popularity of Rajapakse remains intact, Sarath Fonseka has emerged as a national hero after his relentless efforts to wipe out LTTE. So in short, 2010 may not see prolonged media coverage and hype, it will reiterate the fact that election is not just a part of democracy but, in fact, a pillar. With that hope, 2010 may not give the best but will certainly bring some hope.
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