The world's election youthquake

Young voters are poised to play a pivotal role in upcoming elections and are re-writing the rules of political engagement. Candidates ignore them at their peril

Young voters armed with a cell phone were Pakistan’s biggest fear credit: Tribune Express

Amidst this year's vote-o-rama, where an unprecedented 4.2 billion people—half the world's population—are eligible to vote in 70 countries, a vibrant and unyielding force is making its presence felt: the youth.

On Friday Iran will hold elections…