Revolution Weekly Alvin Siagian

In this episode, we'll be looking at the most consequential elections in the Middle East this year. With the tides shifting in favor of the Principalist faction, will Iran be a stronger state through a religious consolidation of power or will this election be the beginning of the end for the regime in this Islamic Republic. With so much at stake, this is an election you'd want to know about. 

In this episode, we'll be looking at the recent presidential elections in Mongolia, a nation overshadowed by its two larger neighbors, China and Russia. Being sparsely populated, elections in Mongolia aren't usually as noisy or colorful, but there are still many interesting trends we can look at, particularly those relating to the politics of post-Communist countries. So if you're interested in how a Communist party is still able to dominate Mongolian politics, this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss. 

Radical left-wing politics in Latin America has always been viewed both positively and negatively, but there is no doubt that it is ever present. With the Peruvian elections coming up, we might be in the cusp of another left-wing victory, as Pedro Castillo gains momentum against his opponent Keiko Fujimori, the current heir to the legacy of right-wing Fujimorism. Will this election be a new landmark event in the wave of anti-establishment politics currently sweeping Latin America or will it instead mark the continued survival of the established order? This is an episode you don't want to miss.  

In light of the recent rise in violence in Palestine, this week we are looking at the issue of Palestinian occupation from an electoral perspective. Specifically, we'll be diving into the history of the right-wing of Israeli politics, its ideological foundations, the rise of Likud as a dominant political force, and the implications that these have on the future of Palestine. With the importance that elections have in determining governments and their policies, this is an episode that will certainly help you better understand both the situation in the ground and the various possible solutions to this 80-year conflict.

This week we're continuing our coverage of local British elections by looking into the recent parliamentary elections in Wales. Although relatively mute compared to the Scottish parliament, there are still many interesting dynamics at play, including both a faction in the parliament wanting to abolish the parliament itself and the relative dominance of 'fringe' parties. This is an episode you don't want to miss if you love discussions of political anomalies. 

This week we're finally launching our premier coverage of European elections by covering the recently concluded Scottish parliament elections. From a summary of the history and functions of the Scottish parliament to the many issues threatening the 300-year old union between England and Scotland, this episode is sure to be both informative and interesting.