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From Feminist Symbolism to Centralized Power: Mexico under Claudia Sheinbaum

In October 2024, Mexico’s first female president took office amid high hopes and historic symbolism. But early governing choices suggest …

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Lesotho’s Anti-Corruption Paradox: Empowered but Undermined

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Sportswashing for Rwanda

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Protests in Mozambique: Public Anger Mounts Following Contested Election

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A Stress Test for South Korea’s Democracy: Conservatism’s Authoritarian Relapse

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Africa’s Agenda 2063: A Long-Term Vision with a Long Road Ahead

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Turbulence or Transformation: Is Kuwait likely to Restore Parliamentary Life? 

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Hope or Hardship for Nigeria? Tinubu’s Economic Reforms and their Fallout

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Longing for Status. Russia Celebrates its BRICS Chairmanship

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Protests Toppled Incumbents in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, while Pakistan Struggles for Change

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In His Father’s Long Shadow : Hun Manet’s First Year as Cambodian Prime Minister

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Georgia on the Edge of Autocracy: How the Foreign Agents Law Stifles Georgia’s European Aspirations

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South Africa Poised for a Historic Shift: How the 2024 Election Challenges ANC-rule

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A Looming Illiberal Shift: Slovakia after the 2024 Presidential Election

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A Plebiscite on the War: Russia Ahead of its Presidential Elections

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Changing Plans? Saudi Regionalism After Gaza

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Poland Before the Election: How Do You Reverse Illiberalism?

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