Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections

Four significant elections across Brazil, Serbia, Israel, and the US within ten days could influence global democratic norms amid rising authoritarianism. In Brazil, Flávio Bolsonaro leads in a runoff, threatening constitutional changes and environmental protections. Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić faces a challenge from a student-led movement advocating for democracy. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, under scrutiny for corruption and human rights abuses, risks losing power. Finally, the US midterms may see a Democratic resurgence against Trump's influence. The outcomes could either reinforce authoritarian trends or revive democratic ideals, with interconnected implications across these nations.