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BRAZIL: Crises put governance and democracy at risk
Although support for democracy remains the norm, and has proven resilient over the last decade, the poor performance of civilian leaders has led to a waning commitment to the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284918
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government has described the events as a coup attempt. Some 20 people were reported killed in the fighting and over 2,000 prisoners were freed. Subsequently, the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283853
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The preponderance of weak states in sub-Saharan Africa provides ample scope for non-state actors to seize territory
The inauguration, attended by an estimated 300,000 people, took place under strict security measures after the police uncovered on December 24 a plan by supporters of outgoing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275016
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263576
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Relations between Thailand's military and monarchy.
Both are in the process of finalising their departures, amid deteriorating relations with the Nigerien and Malian juntas respectively, and growing popular rejection of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283465
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The draft stipulates that the military will have no role in politics or the economy -- a key demand of anti-coup protesters -- but is yet to win unequivocal support from protest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272977
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Such a move was expected after Saied last month declared an indefinite extension to exceptional measures imposed in July, which effectively gave him total control over the state…