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Venâncio Mondlane: A Cold Opposition in Mozambique’s Political Storm

  • Post author:Lilli-Sage Bayes
  • Post published:18/03/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Venâncio Mondlane challenged the legitimacy of Mozambique’s 2024 elections, accusing the ruling Frelimo party of fraud, which led to violent clashes and gaining support from marginalized groups. Mondlane’s calls for…

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Tchiani’s COLD Strategy as Escalating Insecurity Deepens Crisis in Niger

  • Post author:Sofia Ena
  • Post published:04/03/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

After the coup, Tchianis’ counter-terrorism efforts have failed to curb extremist violence in the country.  Tchiani’s decision to withdraw Niger from ECOWAS further intensified economic instability.  Tchiani’s pivot away from…

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Mute Bourup Egede HOT while leveraging Greenland’s rising strategic significance

  • Post author:Elisa De Angelis
  • Post published:26/02/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Since becoming Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Bourup Egede has been leveraging the island’s rising strategic importance to push for economic diversification and greater autonomy. Egede is trying to secure foreign…

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COLD relations with Trump freezes Keir Starmer’s Chagos handover to Mauritius

  • Post author:Ángel Rodríguez Moreno
  • Post published:20/02/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Starmer’s deal seeks to bolster Labour’s foreign policy while balancing British security interests in the archipelago. The UK faces migration and security challenges in Diego Garcia, complicating political and diplomatic…

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Bola Tinubu’s COLD efforts to stabilize Nigeria

  • Post author:Maja Prokopiuk
  • Post published:01/02/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Since becoming President of Nigeria in 2023, Bola Tinubu has been struggling with a decrease in popularity. Bola Tinubu is facing a backlash from both the population and the opposition…

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Sheinbaum’s HOT navigation of Mexico’s Future amid U.S. Tensions and Economic Challenges

  • Post author:Iris Arvidsson
  • Post published:31/01/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first female president in June 2024 U.S. President Trump threatens tariffs on all Mexican imports as a result of drug trafficking and migration across…

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Traoré’s COLD Security Strategy Leaves Burkina Faso in Crisis

  • Post author:Stacey Buturla
  • Post published:13/01/2025
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Since Ibrahim Traoré’s seizure of power in 2022, the security situation continues to deteriorate with 50% of Burkina’s territory now controlled by JNIM. Traoré is employing increasingly authoritarian-like tactics in…

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Scholz MILD as a rise in the German far right pushes for tighter border controls

  • Post author:Iris Arvidsson
  • Post published:13/11/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Rising public concern in Germany following a knife attack, carried out by an asylum seeker and member of the Islamic State Jihadist group puts Scholz under pressure. Germany is experiencing…

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Dissanayake’s MILD rise to Sri Lanka’s Presidency

  • Post author:RAIA Team
  • Post published:10/11/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Dissanayake won the 2024 presidential elections in Sri Lanka with a small majority. The upcoming parliamentary elections will determine whether Dissanayake’s administration can secure enough support to remain in power.…

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HOT Military Backing: How Sharif Leverages Power in Pakistan 

  • Post author:Stacey Buturla
  • Post published:05/11/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

In March 2024, Shehbaz Sharif landed another term as Prime Minister albeit accusations of electoral interference and Imran Khan's party winning the most seats. The military continues to dominate national…

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