Elections were held over the weekend of October 25-27 in six countries spanning various continents. While some results were anticipated, others brought unexpected challenges to the ruling parties, and at least one election significantly impacted the nation’s geopolitical future. Here is a detailed account of the elections in Bulgaria, Japan, Georgia, Lithuania, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan. Japan: A Historic Defeat for the Liberal Democratic Party In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who took over after Fumio Kishida’s resignation, called for snap elections to strengthen his mandate. However, the voters delivered a…