Taiwan’s KMT party returns to power
The presidential election in Taiwan on March 22 focused on economic issues and solidified the return to power of the Nationalist Party following its taking control of parliament in January.

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Historic elections mark opening of Bhutan
The isolated Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan became the world’s newest democracy with parliamentary elections Monday, March 24 ending a century of absolute monarchy. 

Iran: conservatives win elections but are split
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his conservative allies may have won parliamentary elections on Friday, March 14 but the conservatives are divided.

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Reforms to continue following French elections with minor Cabinet changes
French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s party lost in local municipal elections on Sunday, March 16, but the president promises to press ahead with his reform program.

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