Startling action art, Russian style
Defamation of Paris mayoral candidate Benjamin Griveaux, who was standing for the French President Emmanuel Macron’s La République En Marche! party, is a planned action to eliminate the French politician…
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Malian authorities set a dangerous precedent of making terrorists legitimized
Malian authorities set a dangerous precedent on holding talks with terrorist organizations. Thus, at least at the continental and sub-Saharan levels, Bamako legitimizes jihadists that eventually might turn terrorist groups’…
Posted inDemocracy Situation Reports
The Salvadorian President has to save the image of a democrat and the legitimacy of his actions
El Salvador’s president’s endeavor to reduce a crime in the country amid downfall of relations with the parliament markedly affected by cartels and criminal organizations, spur him on to the…
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Ethnic conflict risks in Guinea are growing amid President Alpha Conde’s attempts to be re-elected for the third term
An on-going attempt to hold the constitutional referendum in Guinea may fuel tension among the ethnic groups in the country and cause confrontation in the country, externalities involved. Guinean President…
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Any deal the US makes with the Taliban is likely to empower the latter
When the United States started the negotiations with the Taliban, the scale of hostilities decreased, but later the Taliban resumed participation in attacks. It was in the second half of 2019…
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Malawi Constitutional Court judgement challenges country’s democratic future
Malawi Constitutional Court judgement nullifying the results of 2019 election orders a new vote to be held almost a year after the disputed one. In light of this, the elites who…
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Coronavirus epidemic in China may undermine Beijing clan’s position
The coronavirus fight in China could influence the alignment of political forces in the country. Ineffective and unsuccessful measures to fight the epidemic may make Xi Jinping’s give up lifelong…
Iran continues to hide information on PS752 crash
Iran continues to hide evidences on PS752 flight hit by Iranian air-defense missiles. Ukraine released intercepted communications between Tehran Airport tower and second pilot of Iran's Aseman Airlines flight at…
Is it worth tolerating humiliation by history manipulators?
Misinformation and manipulation of historical facts in the European information space will intensify as the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe is approaching. Amid the lack…
Posted inGeopolitics Situation Reports
Morocco’s lawmakers created precedent in maritime law to reinforce control over waters
Lawmakers in Morocco integrated waters off the coast of Western Sahara into the country’s maritime territory, adopting two laws that extend its legal jurisdiction over the disputed former Spanish colony. The…