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Mutiny in Russia: roots and risks

A rebellion rapidly unfolding in Russia comes as a direct consequence of the Putin regime’s weakening and the dramatic imbalance of the country’s system of checks and balances. By unleashing…

June 24, 2023Prigozhin, Russia, Wagner Group

Coup Democracy Intelligence ops

Moldova threatened by outside-staged conflict in Gagauzia

The GPA is going to assemble for the planned meeting on May 27, to discuss a demand to the central government in Chisinau for increased autonomy, in a move initiated…

May 26, 2023Moldova, Russia

Coup Democracy

Assessment of domestic and external risk factors for toppling the government of Chad

The rebels in Chad are likely to brace for destabilizing the government and assassinating the president. The Wall Street Journal, citing a top American official, claims the government of Chad may be overthrown. The…

March 1, 2023Chad, Russia, Wagner Group

Coup Governance

A coup attempt in Gambia as a mirror of battle for power

Barrow’s desire to cement his presidency and former President Jammeh’s ambitions to go back to politics undermine political stability in Gambia amid weak security reforms. Gambian armed forces have made…

December 23, 2022Gambia

Corruption Coup Governance

Peru president removed from office, charged with rebellion.

The Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrested for ‘breaching constitutional order’ after alleged coup attempt. Pedro Castillo, has been removed from office and detained on charges of rebellion after he announced he would…

December 9, 2022Peru

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A foiled coup in Sao Tome & Principe underlines a fragility of African states in geopolitical competition

A coup attempt has been foiled in Sao Tome & Principe after a military barracks in the country’s capital came under attack on Friday, November 25. The attack comes about two…

November 30, 2022Sao Tome and Principe

Coup Intelligence ops

Kremlin plotting to liquidate Lukashenko, seize control of Belarus army

According to sources within the Russian military leadership, the Kremlin has made a decision on a radical “solution” to the issue of dragging Belarus into Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. On…

November 25, 2022Belarus, Russia

Coup Governance

Military rift hits Algerian chief of staff

Algeria's strongman Said Chengriha shows signs of internal weakness in rivalry with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. At least six Algerian army officers were reportedly arrested this month for allegedly plotting against the chief…

November 25, 2022Algeria, Morocco

Coup Intelligence ops

Russia benefits from military coup in Burkina Faso

Russia is making gains in its campaign for military and political influence in the West Africa. Russian propagandist Sergei Markov publicly confessed that the Kremlin had assisted the coup leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. The coup…

October 4, 2022Burkina Faso, Russia, Wagner Group

Coup Governance

Sudanese political forces skeptically meet El Burhan’s proposal

The announcement about military’s withdrawal of the Sudanese current civilian government has been skeptically taken and rejected by the mainstream parties, resistance committees and other opposition groups of the country. On…

July 6, 2022Sudan

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Mutiny in Russia: roots and risks

Moldova threatened by outside-staged conflict in Gagauzia

Assessment of domestic and external risk factors for toppling the government of Chad

A coup attempt in Gambia as a mirror of battle for power

Peru president removed from office, charged with rebellion.

A foiled coup in Sao Tome & Principe underlines a fragility of African states in geopolitical competition

Kremlin plotting to liquidate Lukashenko, seize control of Belarus army

Military rift hits Algerian chief of staff

Russia benefits from military coup in Burkina Faso

Sudanese political forces skeptically meet El Burhan’s proposal

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