According to The Center for American Progress, a US policy institute, more than 2 billion voters in 50 countries worldwide will be casting their votes. In the United States, a whopping 160 million Americans are registered to vote, and on November 5th, they will be choosing the 60th US president. Over in India, the world's largest election is set to take place between April and May 2024, with a staggering 900 million registered voters out of a population of 1.4 billion. Meanwhile, Mexico is gearing up for its election on June 2, boasting nearly 100 million registered voters. In the European Union, elections for the European Parliament are scheduled from June 6 to 9, 2024. Closer to home, our election is expected to be a pivotal moment, with 26 million South Africans registered to vote – the most significant in the country for the past 30 years. On today's "View of the World," we'll delve into the major international players heading to the polls this year, exploring the expectations and potential geopolitical shifts that might arise from significant changes in political leadership. It's a year to watch, and we've got you covered on the global political scene. Assistant Professor at Alliance University’s School of Liberal Arts Dr Sayan Dey and Executive Director at the Institute for Global Dialogue Dr Philani Mthembu join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.

<p>According to The Center for American Progress, a US policy institute, more than 2 billion voters in 50 countries worldwide will be casting their votes. In the United States, a whopping 160 million Americans are registered to vote, and on November 5th, they will be choosing the 60th US president. Over in India, the world's largest election is set to take place between April and May 2024, with a staggering 900 million registered voters out of a population of 1.4 billion. Meanwhile, Mexico is gearing up for its election on June 2, boasting nearly 100 million registered voters. In the European Union, elections for the European Parliament are scheduled from June 6 to 9, 2024. Closer to home, our election is expected to be a pivotal moment, with 26 million South Africans registered to vote – the most significant in the country for the past 30 years. On today's "View of the World," we'll delve into the major international players heading to the polls this year, exploring the expectations and potential geopolitical shifts that might arise from significant changes in political leadership. It's a year to watch, and we've got you covered on the global political scene. Assistant Professor at Alliance University’s School of Liberal Arts Dr Sayan Dey and Executive Director at the Institute for Global Dialogue Dr Philani Mthembu join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>