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Mounting persecution of opposition in Nicaragua to delegitimize November elections

The Ortega government speaks out against Nicaraguan opposition, removing all political credibility for the country’s government and electoral system. Systematic and repeated violations of the rule of law delegitimize the…

June 4, 2021Nicaragua

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Ethiopia at risk of falling into authoritarian rule, defeating democracy

Democracy is shrinking in Ethiopia at noon of the Parliament elections postponed twice since last year. Peaceful voting is questionable due to the security situation in the country and boycott by opposition parties stemming from unrest. The…

June 2, 2021Ethiopia, Tigray

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Upcoming elections in Zambia deepen ethnic tensions, threatening democracy and increase risks of violence

The gap between the opposition United Party for National Development and ruling Patriotic Front in Zambia continues to widen, and distrust runs deep. Tensions between the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and the opposition United Party for…

May 5, 2021Zambia

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President Farmajo’s assertiveness brought about political crisis in Somalia

The federal government of Somalia could face sanctions and visa restrictions, to respond to non-productive efforts to undermine peace and stability. President Farmajo’s efforts to strengthen the presidency have left him isolated from member…

April 15, 2021Jubbaland, Puntland, Somalia

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Andres Arauz is strong enough to win elections in Ecuador, although his victory to worsen the crisis in the country

Pandemic and sizeable external debt of Ecuador has made socialists more popular thereby strengthening positions of leftist candidate Andrés Arauz. 36-year-old economist, former head of the central bank, Arauz is the protégé…

April 8, 2021Ecuador

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Moscow to put screws on President Sandu, plunging her into a political game with Russian vaccine

Fears are confirmed that the lack of support for Moldova’s President Maia Sandu by the parliament will stir her to cozy up to Russia, despite her Western-leaning campaign promises. Half…

April 6, 2021Igor Dodon, Maia Sandu, Moldova

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Al-Shabaab threats to American and French forces can benefit China and President Guelleh campaign

Al-Shabaab tries to expand its influence in East Africa and push out Western foreign military forces beyond the region. It uses upcoming presidential elections uncertainty in Djibouti to grow influence and…

April 2, 2021Al Shabaab, Djibouti

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Election results in Congo hardly to roil the country, but hurt democracy

Presidential election results in Congo look pessimistic for democracy in this country. There are all signs the dictatorship has been set up in Brazzaville with elements of government corruption, clamping…

March 25, 2021Congo

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El Salvador is distancing from democracy under the populist President Bukele, nearing authoritarian trend

The election in El Salvador confirmed fears that there will soon be few checks left to rein in Bukele’s authoritarian drift. The danger at this moment is the functioning of democratic institutions. …

March 5, 2021Salvador

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The Road Ahead with Russia

“You destroyed us.” That assessment by a senior Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy official summed up the feeling in Moscow during the immediate post-Cold War period. As Nuclear Affairs Officer…

February 16, 2021Russia

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Mounting persecution of opposition in Nicaragua to delegitimize November elections

Ethiopia at risk of falling into authoritarian rule, defeating democracy

Upcoming elections in Zambia deepen ethnic tensions, threatening democracy and increase risks of violence

President Farmajo’s assertiveness brought about political crisis in Somalia

Andres Arauz is strong enough to win elections in Ecuador, although his victory to worsen the crisis in the country

Moscow to put screws on President Sandu, plunging her into a political game with Russian vaccine

Al-Shabaab threats to American and French forces can benefit China and President Guelleh campaign

Election results in Congo hardly to roil the country, but hurt democracy

El Salvador is distancing from democracy under the populist President Bukele, nearing authoritarian trend

The Road Ahead with Russia

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