Peru’s closely contested presidential election entered a new phase of uncertainty on Friday after left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez announced plans to seek the annulment of the vote and called for new nationwide
Daniel Noboa’s government in Ecuador is characterized by the implementation of neoliberal austerity policies dictated by the IMF, the violent repression of social protests, and a series of legal reforms aimed at
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Japan’s historic decision to elevate Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister has ignited political shockwaves, with ruling coalition partner Komeito now questioning its future alongside the Liberal Democratic Party
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Attempts to center birth equity as the foundation of governance, social policy, and advocacy face strong resistance. Funders and institutions often favor population-focused narratives over equity, avoiding campaigns that expose flaws in unsustainable GDP-based growth
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According to data provided by the Election Commission of India, there are 64 recognised political parties and 2,763 unrecognised political parties in the country. Of these recognised and unrecognised parties, around 95%
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by Durga Velayudham The recent arrival of Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), in Sri Lanka signals more than just philanthropic outreach; it heralds the beginning of what many
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The brief freeze and rapid partial reinstatement of National Endowment for Democracy (NED) funding in early 2025 helped expose it as a US regime-change tool. Created to rebrand CIA covert operations as
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Historically, US Presidential elections have had low voter turn outs, generally around 60%. On the average, Presidents winning elections have received around 48 -50 % of that vote, effectively, around 30-35% of
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Prior to the 2024 election, there was a debate about whether Donald Trump was a fascist. I thought that was the wrong moniker because fascism has specific associations with genocide and totalitarian
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A handful of influential business tycoons continue to shape the information narrative in India—a country celebrated as the world’s largest democracy yet increasingly marred by concentrated media control. These magnates not only
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The Financial Times (FT) has reported on the growing role of Pakistan’s military in shaping the country’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts alike. The military’s increasing involvement spans from
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