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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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Controversial MoU between Somaliland and Ethiopia leaves President Bihi COLD ahead of elections

  • Post author:Ángel Rodríguez Moreno
  • Post published:22/10/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Bihi’s MoU with Ethiopia triggered the resignation of his Defense Minister and sparked protests ahead of the next Presidential elections.  The MoU`s success depends on Ethiopia, which is seen as…

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Unrest Erupts as Ruto’s Finance Bill Freezes Leadership in Kenya

  • Post author:Lilli-Sage Bayes
  • Post published:21/10/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Ruto's 2023 Finance Bill has triggered protests, undermining his governance amid growing unrest and economic instability in Kenya. Opposition from the judiciary, parliament, and public discontent has stalled his reforms,…

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s MILD despite victory in general elections in South Africa.

  • Post author:Maja Prokopiuk
  • Post published:21/10/2024
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Despite Ramaphosa’s successful re-election in May, his party has failed to secure a parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, compelling them to form a coalition government. The coalition…

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