Election Archives - Political Economy Journal

Landmark election in Germany and its European consequences

02

Oct

Alternative for Germany, Angela Merkel, Armin Laschet, Bundestag, Christian Democrat Party, Election, Europe, GERMANY, Greens Party, Olaf Scholz, Social Democratic Party

Landmark election in Germany and its European consequences

PEJOURNAL - Germany held a landmark and important election on Sunday, September 26, 2021. The election will put an end to the 16-year chancellorship of Angela Merkel, who led the country for four consecutive terms. More than 60 million Germans over 18 years of age are eligible to vote. It should be noted that in Germany, the executive power takes its legitimacy from legislative power. Bundestag nationwide election is considered as the most important political event of the country at the federal level. Although the result of elections announced immediately but it may take several months until negotiations to form…

Sanctions must be neutralized, and the first step in foreign relations should be taken toward neighbors

21

Apr

Election, Energy Security, food insecurity, foreign relations, Iran, Iraq, IRGC, Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters, Ministry of Oil, Oil, Rostam Ghasemi, SANCTIONS, Syria, the United States, West Asia

Sanctions must be neutralized, and the first step in foreign relations should be taken toward neighbors

PEJOURNAL - We have approached Mr. "Rostam Ghasemi" to ask questions to review the various dimensions of his personality, record and plans as someone who considers himself qualified to accept the responsibility of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The details of this conversation are as follows: I think since you have talked less with the media so far, it is better to have a brief introduction of yourself first. In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. I have been working for a long time in the field of construction in different parts of Iran as…

How do the North American elections influence West Asia?

10

Nov

Election, Middle East, North America, policy, Strategy, the United States, West Asia

How do the North American elections influence West Asia?

BY: Valeria Rodriguez PEJOURNAL - While there are conflicting positions in West Asia between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Qatar, there are likely to be some changes, but not substantive, in the United States' relationship with West Asia. The relationship with Israel is historic as it is considered a satellite state of the United States. With Trump's administration the relationship was practically carnal, the United States supported each of the violations of international law by Israel. Some examples of this were the transfer of the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Deal of the Century…

Future of US constitutional democracy at risk as never before.

07

Nov

Election, Richard Anderson Falk, the United States, US constitutional democracy

Future of US constitutional democracy at risk as never before.

PEJOURNAL - Richard Anderson Falk, who is an American professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University noted: " Future of US constitutional democracy at risk as never before. " “There is no doubt that the internal realities in the US are quite frightening at this stage, and that a contested election might be the spark that sets the country aflame. It is difficult to predict what forms this violence would take, and whether Trump would incite unrest, or at least fan its flames, as part of his challenge to electoral results that voted him out of power,” Here is…

20

Oct

Election, Kremlin, Kyrgyzstan, pejournal, Political Economy Journal, Protests, Russia, Sorenbay Zhinbekov

Kremlin’s Chess in Kyrgyzstan

BY: Danieal Ranjbar PEJOURNAL - Protests in Kyrgyzstan began on October 5, 2020, in response to rigged parliamentary elections. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets since then. Kyrgyz President Sorenbay Zhinbekov said that some political forces had tried to seize power illegally overnight and called on political party leaders to calm down their supporters. “I urge my compatriots to remain calm and not give in to enemy provocations,” he said of the widespread protests in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Jinbekov added that he had instructed security forces not to shoot at protesters. The statement came after Jinbekov's…

The Case for Joe Biden: America’s Straightforward Candidate

04

Oct

2020-election, Democrats, Donald Trump, Election, Joe Biden, POTUS, presidential election, Republicans, the United States

The Case for Joe Biden: America’s Straightforward Candidate

BY: Michael Robbins PEJOURNAL - Joe Biden is the Democratic Presidential candidate in the November 2020 election. He is not a new name in politics. His career has been lengthy, at times prolific, and despite what the critics on the right might say—he is a highly skilled diplomat and foreign affairs expert, especially when it comes to dealing with China and other big players on the international scene, as well as being able to locate other countries on the map. He has a sort of good-natured appeal for talking to leaders, for understanding their qualms, a quality that has been…

Reuters: Biden will soon pick a running mate. Here are the front-runners

07

Aug

Election, Joe Biden, Reuters, running mate, USA

Reuters: Biden will soon pick a running mate. Here are the front-runners

PEJOURNAL - Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden is expected to announce his running mate ahead of his party’s national convention that kicks off on Aug. 17. Biden has vowed to choose a woman as his potential vice president. Here are the contenders likely under consideration, according to people familiar with the process. Senator Kamala Harris Following widespread protests over racial injustice and police brutality, pressure increased on Biden to choose a woman of color. Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian parents, fits the bill. Harris, 55, is widely viewed as a favorite. She is a battle-tested former presidential…

Foreign Affairs: Democracy Versus the Pandemic

16

Jun

COVID19, Democracy, Election, Foreign Affairs, PANDEMIC

Foreign Affairs: Democracy Versus the Pandemic

The Coronavirus Is Emboldening Autocrats the World Over By Larry Diamond PEJOURNAL - In late March, Philippine strongman Rodrigo Duterte rammed a bill through his country’s parliament that granted him vastly expanded emergency powers, ostensibly to fight the novel coronavirus. The bill authorized Duterte to reallocate the national budget as he saw fit and to personally direct hospitals. “Do not challenge the government,” he bellowed in a menacing televised address. “You will lose.” Six days later, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban pushed even more expansive emergency legislation through his rubber-stamp parliament, enabling him to suspend existing laws, decree new ones,…