Putin’s position in the Middle East is getting hot

Post author:Marcos Benjoar
Post published:02/03/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

Putin fills the void left by the United States in the Middle East.Russia builds its second military base outside its sovereign territory. Sunni and Shiites alike bridge their differences with Moscow.…

Nicola Sturgeon’s hot road towards a second independence referendum

Post author:Patricia Lopes Bautista
Post published:24/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Sturgeon takes advantage of the boost in support for independence in Scotland.+ Neither UK nor the EU seem to be keen on Sturgeon’s independence plans.+ Sturgeon is the forerunner…

President Touadéra’s chilly political climate evokes greater uncertainty in the Central African Republic

Post author:Stefan Gonthiez
Post published:20/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

A conduit of domestic and regional actors inspired by colonial grievances have caused turmoil for Touadera personally and politically. Insurgency threats are being coupled with Touadera’s plutocratic governance. Chilly political environment highlights…

Heat Level Blazing As Rutte Takes over the Elections with his Resignation

Post author:Patricia Lopes Bautista
Post published:12/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Rutte becomes forerunner for the mid-March elections. + Thousands of families have been falsely accused of fraud. + The whole Dutch government has resigned over the scandal. Source: New EuropeWhy is Mark…

Nicola Sturgeon in a Chilly Predicament Amidst Scottish Independence bids

Post author:Elle Osborn
Post published:11/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

Nicola Sturgeon vying for a second Scottish Independence Referendum

+ Westminster has continuous sovereignty over Sturgeon’s pandemic response. + The leader has gained support by playing victim to Westminster’s restrictions.+ Sturgeon’s chilly leadership can expect significant limits to Scotland’s rejoining…

Bolsonaro’s Mild balance of public distrust and political alliances

Post author:Maria Santillan O'Shea
Post published:09/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Bolsonaro’s pandemic response has resulted in impeachment requests.+ However, his allies have been elected to preside over both Chambers.+ His popularity loss has not translated into insufficient political support.Source:…

Netanyahu Unsettles Democracy in Israel Following Hot Decision to Ban Mass Protests

Post author:Elle Osborn
Post published:06/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

Netanyahu's time in power threatened by corruption trial

+ Anti-Netanyahu protests have swept across Israel in light of his corruption charges, + A hot Netanyahu has responded by banning mass demonstrations.+ Netanyahu has managed to get his own way…

Biden´s plans for the Nuclear Deal are freezing

Post author:Marcos Benjoar
Post published:02/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Biden will find a very different scenario as compared to 2015. + Iran has already defined its conditions to resume the agreement, but at any moment, it could negotiate a…

Abiy Ahmed is chilly amid conflict and humanitarian crisis

Post author:Hanna Rigault Arkhis
Post published:02/02/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Abiy Ahmed is chilly due to escalation of tensions in Ethiopia. + His preference for centralised power is opposed by the TPLF.+ Tensions are escalating into a war of attrition…

Museveni’s Blazing Presidential Election Amid Fraud Accusations from Observers

Post author:Laura Lynn Rushton
Post published:28/01/2021
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Museveni blazes past allegations of vote-rigging, corruption, and nepotism to win his sixth term as president of Uganda. + Despite the popular opposition party, National Unity Platform (NUP), competing for…