Malawi Archives - Robert Lansing Institute

Coalitions, Crises, and Contestation: Malawi Faces a Decisive Vote

The 2025 elections in Malawi are less about ideological divides and more about coalition-building, leadership credibility, and economic survival. The outcome will determine whether Malawi sustains its democratic trajectory—or slips into polarization…

August 27, 2025Malawi

Democracy Governance

Atupele Muluzi’s Path to the Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges in Malawi’s 2025 Election”

United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has raised alarm over what he describes as a growing threat to democracy in Malawi, warning that the country is on a dangerous…

March 19, 2025Malawi

Corruption Governance

Signs of possible Mutharika’s comeback to power next year in Malawi

The former vice-president's death will likely create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera. Political tensions have been high in Malawi since the death of former vice-president Saulos Chilima…

June 21, 2024Malawi

Conflict Geoeconomics Geopolitics

Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff

Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Lilongwe…

April 17, 2024Malawi, Tanzania

Corruption

Malawi: Corruption as a Threat to Democracy

Since 1994 Corruption has become a hotly debate issue in Malawi and everybody including civil servants themselves can relate to stories of greed and inefficiency of public servants. The fight…

January 24, 2022Malawi

Economy

Aligning Malawi’s Trade and Foreign policies

Social, political and economic developments have been and continue to be some of the greatest challenges for low income and least-developed states within the international community. “Development” can be explained…

September 2, 2020Malawi, Mphatso Kampeni

Opinion

Economic Diplomacy, an Opportunity for Malawi

Economic diplomacy, in foreign policy has always being present from its origin in time past. It is the basic mechanism of reaching fruitful commercial and economic connections at the double…

August 21, 2020economy, Malawi, Mphatso Kampeni

Opinion

Northern Mozambique Conflict, a SADC Concern

In light of emerging conflicts with borderless extremist organizations, and new found wealth, African defence budgets have soared 65% since 2004, according to The Economist, greater than any other region…

August 17, 2020Malawi, Mozambique, Mphatso Kampeni

Democracy Situation Reports

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…

February 5, 2020Malawi

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