Rising Tensions: How State and Citizen Interests Are Diverging
Rana Dasgupta highlights the growing divide between states and citizens, suggesting a risk of nation-state breakdown.
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Macron's Loyalist Appointments Spark Institutional Control Debate
Macron's choice of loyalists for top roles stirs debate over influence and legacy in French institutions.
Africa's Coup Crisis: Understanding the New Wave of Political Upheaval
A surge of military coups across Africa in 2025 signals deepening political instability. Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau face new military governments while regional leaders scramble for solutions.
Africa's Coup Crisis: Breaking the Cycle of Military Takeovers
A new wave of military coups sweeps across Africa in 2025, with Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau joining the growing list of nations under military rule.
Hong Kong Fire Response Reveals Shrinking Autonomy from Beijing
Hong Kong's handling of its deadliest fire in decades highlights remaining differences from mainland China while exposing erosion of semi-autonomous governance.
Hong Kong Housing Fire Death Toll Reaches 146 as City Mourns Tragedy
A devastating apartment fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court claims 146 lives, sparking city-wide grief and raising questions about public housing safety standards.
Hong Kong Fire Tragedy: Officials Ignored Year-Long Safety Warnings
Hong Kong authorities failed to act on repeated resident warnings about fire hazards at Wang Fuk Court apartments for over a year before tragedy struck.