Even as more and more countries move toward authoritarianism, big cities across the world are becoming strongholds for pro-democracy forces, a fact underlined by the recent local elections in Israel and Turkey. So the question is, can cities lead a democratic revival in countries that have experienced a democratic recession?
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Ultimately, however, if there is anything to be taken away from the municipal elections this week, it is that the Left needs to learn the strategy of unity if they wish to succeed.
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Excluding army votes, the voter turnout in Israel's local elections was under 50%. Ron Huldai held Tel Aviv; Moshe Lion romped home in Jerusalem; Einat Kalisch-Rotem slumped to defeat in Haifa.