Gabon Strides Towards Democracy One Year After Coup

One year after the coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule, Gabon is finally taking steps toward democracy. The Bongo dynasty, marked by authoritarianism and corruption, faced growing public dissatisfaction, especially after Ali Bongo’s controversial re-election in 2016. Following another controversial win in the 2023 elections, the military ousted Ali Bongo and appointed his…

Shinawatras back at the top of Thai politics – but for how long?

nst.com.my - 06/Sep 18:56

BANGKOK: The Shinawatras are back. Nearly 20 years after the army ousted Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s most famous – and controversial –...

Shinawatras back at the top of Thai politics – but for how long?

nst.com.my - 06/Sep 18:56

BANGKOK: The Shinawatras are back. Nearly 20 years after the army ousted Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s most famous – and controversial –...

An Overdue Farewell To Southeast Asia’s Pro-Democracy Icons – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 15/Sep 22:42

By David Hutt A decade ago, Southeast Asia seemed poised for democratic transformation, spearheaded by three icons: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi,...

An Overdue Farewell To Southeast Asia’s Pro-Democracy Icons – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 15/Sep 22:42

By David Hutt A decade ago, Southeast Asia seemed poised for democratic transformation, spearheaded by three icons: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi,...

Time To Pivot From Military Option To Diplomatic Engagement – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 08/Sep 03:52

The Sahel region of north Africa may be understood as “one region, many crises.” This statement is taken from a paper first published in 2013 by...

'Dangerous': Judge blocks student debt relief rule that doesn't exist yet

rawstory.com - 06/Sep 10:23

A Republican-appointed U.S. federal judge in Georgia raised eyebrows and objections Thursday after taking what observers called the "unprecedented"...

'Dangerous': Judge blocks student debt relief rule that doesn't exist yet

rawstory.com - 06/Sep 10:23

A Republican-appointed U.S. federal judge in Georgia raised eyebrows and objections Thursday after taking what observers called the "unprecedented"...