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2026-01-25 04:37 UTC
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10 articles

How democracies learn to goose-step
The article discusses the misconception that major threats to democracy arise only from wars, coups, or other dramatic crises. It argues that democratic decline can occur gradually and without signifi...
What If Turkey's Military Coup Succeeded?
Exploration of alternative scenarios had Turkey's military successfully overthrown President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 15th, analyzing the potential political and societal outcomes if such a coup m...
US Urges Its Citizens to Leave Venezuela
The United States has issued a warning urging its citizens to depart from Venezuela due to ongoing political unrest and potential threats to safety....
Takaichi reportedly eyeing snap election next month in bid to stabilize ruling bloc
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reportedly considers dissolving Japan's Lower House for an early election possibly on February 8 or February 15, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun. This move aims to conso...
Iran’s Currency Crisis Could Be the Regime’s Downfall
Severe economic challenges are causing widespread public unrest and large protests in Iran. The situation could potentially lead to significant political instability within the regime....
Putin Told Bush in 2001 That Pakistan Is Just a Junta With Nuclear Weapons
According to newly released transcripts from 2001 meetings, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to U.S. President George W. Bush his concerns about the governance and nuclear capabilities of Pak...
What to Watch in Africa in 2026
The article highlights several key events and potential crises in African nations for the year 2026, focusing on high-stakes elections such as Ethiopia's and brewing tensions in countries like South S...
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Venezuelan immigrants in the United States express mixed feelings towards the recent removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power. Many feel joyful about the potential for political change, while ot...
Despite Maduro's capture, there are no quick wins in tapping Venezuela's oil reserves
Venezuela possesses the world's biggest estimated oil reserves but has seen a significant decrease in production over recent years. The country's ongoing political instability complicates efforts to t...
When ‘Blockade’ Ends in the Trenches
The article discusses potential instability in Serbia due to ongoing and past student protests, cautioning that such movements can be co-opted for non-progressive purposes....