EU: New walls between East and West
Many countries in the Western Balkans are eagerly awaiting the start of procedures for their entry into the EU. But just these days, the Union building is cracking and in…
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Reasons and prospects of Gbagbo’s return to politics
Former Ivoirien president Laurent Gbagbo, acquitted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, seeks to re-enter politics. In early August he floated the idea of creating a new political…
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Gambian elections: frustrations grow around President Barrow amid his ambitions to keep power
The new APRC-NPP pact is Gambian President Barrow’s desperate move to win the second term. The party-to-party agreement is supposed to help the incumbent president’s desire to win support of the…
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Election Rigging in Russia: Test of Western Powers’ Commitment to Democratic Values
Parliamentary elections in Russia are a challenge for democratic governments. Ignoring massive violations of the civilized principles of the expression of people’s will would sent a destructive signal across the…
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Afghanistan is completely lost. Is Iraq next on the list? Arms sales can tell a lot
The recent events observed in Afghanistan have shown us how fragile the US order can be. After 20 years of fighting, the Taliban is again at the helm, and it seems…
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Russia elections: Seeking Solutions in the Taliban Case Paradigm
The prospect of Russia having its parliamentary elections tampered with this fall forces us to start preparing for non-recognition of their results and searching for a policy of communication with…
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Controversial Congolese nationality law debate starts ahead of the 2023 elections
The DRC authorities are trying to update legislative pattern to guarantee the victory of sitting president Tshisekedi through blocking competitive political opponents from rally. This move could endanger the DRC security…
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Life of women in Afghanistan: traditions vs external expansion
The Taliban’s women policy stems not so much from religion itself as from traditions that are based on religion. The Taliban’s takeover will not significantly change the rights of women…
Boundaries of intervention
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan called into question Washington credibility as a reliable strategic partner and drew criticism toward the White House. Certain hostile forces, including Russia, which…
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Zambian elections: scenarios and challenges
There are indications possible post-electoral conflict will undermine democracy in the country with the population of 18,9 million, over 8 million of them eligible to cast their votes. Zambia's 2021…