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The Erosion of Kremlin Legitimacy

Although the Kremlin cites the supposed illegitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that his constitutional mandate has expired, it is in fact Vladimir Putin’s own legitimacy that remains in question—particularly…

August 26, 2025Russia

Guinea’s September 21, 2025 Constitutional Referendum: Aims, Issues, Outcomes, and Stakeholders

The junta led by Gen. Mamady Doumbouya has set Sept. 21, 2025 for a constitutional referendum—presented as the first step back to civilian rule, with national elections signaled for December 2025. What’s in…

August 21, 2025Guinea

Democracy Governance

Bolivia’s 2025 Elections: Outcomes, Leaders, Consequences, and Political Realignment

Result so far: First round (Aug 17, 2025) points to a runoff on Oct 19 with Rodrigo Paz (centrist) versus Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga (right‑of‑center). MAS (Evo Morales/Luis Arce’s party) suffered a historic collapse amid internal schism and…

August 18, 2025Bolivia

Geopolitics Governance

Malata Naha: The Basotho Nationalist Surge and the Risks of a Cross-Border Insurgency

Lesotho’s top security officials have warned of a militant group called Malata Naha ("land reclaimers") recruiting Basotho youth and training them on South African farms to foment insurrection or reclaim territory. South…

August 14, 2025Lesotho, South Africa

Coup Governance

Mali After the Arrests: Scenarios for Power, Instability, and Foreign Influence”

Media reports confirm that Mali’s junta has arrested between 20 and 50 soldiers over the past few days for allegedly plotting to topple Colonel Assimi Goïta’s military government. Among those detained are:…

August 14, 2025Mali

Geopolitics Governance Warfare

Belarus’ New Defense Law Proposal: Strategic Alignment with Russia or Prelude to Escalation?

In August 2025, the lower house of the Belarusian parliament received a draft law from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus titled "On Amendments to Laws on Ensuring…

August 6, 2025Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance

The Strategic Gamble of Power: President Touadéra’s Third-Term Bid in the Central African Republic

I. Introduction President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s official confirmation of his candidacy for a third term, following a controversial constitutional overhaul in 2023, marks a decisive turn in the Central African Republic’s…

July 31, 2025CAR, Russia

Democracy Governance

Côte d’Ivoire on the Brink: Alassane Ouattara’s Fourth Term Bid and Its Implications

President Alassane Ouattara’s reported intention to seek a fourth term in Côte d’Ivoire has reignited domestic and international concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, the resurgence of ethnic and…

July 30, 2025Cote d’Ivoire

Governance Intelligence ops

Alleged Coup Planning Within Russia’s General Staff

Recent unverified claims from Russian sources suggest that certain officers within Russia’s General Staff are allegedly considering a coup-style operation, fearing repression or purges if the war in Ukraine ends…

July 29, 2025Russia

Geopolitics Governance

Austria’s Neutrality Under Pressure: Toward a Strategic Shift in Security Policy?

Austria’s historic policy of neutrality—enshrined in its 1955 State Treaty and a cornerstone of post-war identity—is now under serious scrutiny. Mounting geopolitical instability, European disillusionment with "neutrality," and the persistent threat…

July 28, 2025Austria, NATO, Russia

Governance

The Erosion of Kremlin Legitimacy

Guinea’s September 21, 2025 Constitutional Referendum: Aims, Issues, Outcomes, and Stakeholders

Bolivia’s 2025 Elections: Outcomes, Leaders, Consequences, and Political Realignment

Malata Naha: The Basotho Nationalist Surge and the Risks of a Cross-Border Insurgency

Mali After the Arrests: Scenarios for Power, Instability, and Foreign Influence”

Belarus’ New Defense Law Proposal: Strategic Alignment with Russia or Prelude to Escalation?

The Strategic Gamble of Power: President Touadéra’s Third-Term Bid in the Central African Republic

Côte d’Ivoire on the Brink: Alassane Ouattara’s Fourth Term Bid and Its Implications

Alleged Coup Planning Within Russia’s General Staff

Austria’s Neutrality Under Pressure: Toward a Strategic Shift in Security Policy?

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