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Macron’s Gamble, Far-Right Surge, and the Future of Europe

The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) has secured the most seats in the recent EU election. The EPP is a political group in the European Parliament consisting of centre-right and Christian democratic parties from across the EU.

ByAric Jabari
OnJune 12, 2024

InInsights US Elections

Will Trump Jail Opponents?

Following his conviction by a New York jury on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records last month, Fox News' Sean Hannity asked Trump a second time if he would "use the justice system to go after his political adversaries." Trump noted that although he "would have every right" to go after his opponents, the lawfare "has to stop."

ByElizabeth Stauffer
OnJune 12, 2024

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Can Trump Win Virginia Again? New Polls Should Worry Biden

A new Roanoke College poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump tied at 42% in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia. In a five-way race, Biden leads by 2 points. Considering that Biden won Virginia in 2020 by…

ByElizabeth Stauffer
OnMay 30, 2024

InBanner Democracy, Rule of Law, and Human Rights Insights

The Imminent Political Shift in South Africa

Several opposition parties are poised to challenge the ANC's dominance in the upcoming election. Notably, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) are the primary contenders.

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 16, 2024

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Trump’s Argument for Total Immunity: America’s Founders Did not Want a King!

In the ensuing two centuries, SCOTUS has further established parameters around presidential powers. For instance, in United States v. Nixon, Richard Nixon argued that executive privilege afforded the president a right to withhold ‘sensitive information’ – in this case audio tapes of recorded conversations pertaining to the Watergate Scandal

ByDr Alex Sessa
OnMay 5, 2024

InBanner Democracy, Rule of Law, and Human Rights Insights

India’s Democracy: Navigating Nationalism’s Impact on Global Dynamics

India's democratic landscape, characterized by societal polarization, fervent nationalist discourse, and heightened divisions between the ruling party and the opposition, bears both domestic and international ramifications

ByAric Jabari
OnMay 2, 2024

InBanner Global Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights Middle East

Yemen: April 27, a Historic Day to Build Upon

Yemen requires fresh approaches to chart an unconventional national vision. The initial step is to come together, setting aside personal agendas, grievances, or power struggles. The nation's welfare transcends individual interests, regardless of stature, as it embodies a collective trust held deep within every citizen.

ByTaha Hussein Al-Hamdani
OnMay 2, 2024

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Navigating the AI Maze: Addressing Misinformation in the 2024 Elections in India and the USA

In 2024, 4.2 billion voters will face elections influenced by AI-driven misinformation, identified in the Global Risks Report 2024 as a critical threat to the stability of societies. This era, marked by misinformation about election processes and targeting of marginalised communities, heightens risks to democratic integrity.

ByRiya Kothavale
OnApril 23, 2024

InGlobal Conflict, Terrorism, War Insights USA

Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Against Russian Oil Refineries Complicate Biden’s Re-Election Bid

As for why Zelensky would want to rankle Biden and risk Trump’s return, he might have a “god complex” after being promoted so heavily as a Churchillian leader over the past two years, which could have become part of his identity despite the media souring on him since last summer.

ByDr Andrew Korybko
OnApril 11, 2024

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The Shortest Tenant At 10 Downing Street

PM Truss announced her entry into office with bold and radical economic measures designed to keep the government going, and this was to be counterbalanced with increased government spending to help people deal with rising prices.

ByProfessor Ernest Kofi Abotsi
OnFebruary 9, 2024