Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded accusations of lying and corruption in their first presidential run-off debate on Sunday, exposing the bitter divisions shaping the
A pro-government private media entity in Colombo is reportedly preparing to launch a new political party following the conclusion of President Anura Kumara’s five-year term, according to reliable sources. The initiative is
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A new movement has been launched in India recently with a title that includes the term “cockroach”. As is well known, people are repulsed by cockroaches, as cockroaches are primarily associated with
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The Cockroach Party may sound like a satirical stunt, yet it has already captured headlines in international media. At first glance, it is clearly designed to undermine the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
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We are becoming strangers. Strangers in our own countries. Strangers in the world. The values we cherish, the liberties we once took for granted, and the possibility of a democratic future are
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Israel’s parliament voted during the early hours of Friday to dissolve itself, formally launching the country’s next general election campaign, with voters set to head to the polls on 27 October. The
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed allegations that China interfered in American elections have opened a new point of contention in U.S.-China relations, with analysts saying the claims elevate election security into a
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A criminal conviction could initially strengthen Marine Le Pen’s political support before ultimately limiting her electoral prospects, according to Harvard political scientist Andrew O’Donohue, who says legal action against populist leaders presents
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An international dialogue titled “Democratic Transition, Human Rights, and Geopolitics in South Asia: Challenges and Future Perspectives” was organized at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The event, co-organized by the Hand-in-Hand
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On November 10, 2019, Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, the president-elect of the European Union, made the trip from Brussels to Berlin to present me with the Axel Springer Award for The Age
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The Congress is facing renewed internal turbulence across several state units as it prepares for upcoming Assembly elections, with factional disputes, leadership disagreements and allegations over organisational processes creating fresh challenges for
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces a high-stakes impeachment trial in the Senate beginning Monday, a case that could reshape the country’s political landscape and determine whether she remains a leading contender
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Over the last several hundred years, different forms of governance have evolved, including democracy, communism, feudalism, dictatorship, military rule, and totalitarian governance. While, based on past experience, merits and demerits have been
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by Durga Velayudham Sri Lanka has entered another uncertain political period where the biggest question is not who can defeat the current government, but who has the credibility, capacity, and political intelligence
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Keiko Fujimori has secured victory in Peru’s presidential election after the vote count reached a point where her lead can no longer be overturned. With 99.8% of ballots counted, Fujimori holds 50.1%
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Editorial Colombia has once again done what it has repeatedly done throughout its turbulent modern history: it has swung the political pendulum with extraordinary force. After decades of guerrilla warfare, paramilitary violence,
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