politics
The political communication crisis
Opinion
September 10, 2025
The political communication crisis
Egypt’s political communication problems came to the forefront when the current government was formed in July 2024, as the addition…
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
World
August 26, 2025
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
Paris Reuters — France could find itself heading for another snap parliamentary election, a government minister suggested on Tuesday, after…
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
World
October 20, 2024
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
CNN — One year after his election victory sparked a rare round of relief and optimism among Europe’s establishment, Poland’s…
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
World
September 29, 2024
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Tokyo CNN — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest…
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
Middle East
September 10, 2024
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
London CNN — Local governments across England, Scotland and Wales face a £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) hole in their finances…
Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament over debate on jailed opposition politician
Middle East
August 18, 2024
Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament over debate on jailed opposition politician
Reuters — A fistfight broke out in Turkey’s parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy was attacked after calling for…
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
World
July 9, 2024
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
Paris CNN — It feels like a lifetime ago. Emmanuel Macron marched on to the stage in 2017, a boyish…
Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labor takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule
World
July 6, 2024
Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labor takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule
London CNN — The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, sweeping into power after…
Europe’s center ground is shifting further to the right
World
June 10, 2024
Europe’s center ground is shifting further to the right
CNN — Europe’s drift to the right has been a long journey that’s seen the continent’s mainstream increasingly accommodate people…
Weeks-old government dubbed ‘anti-Māori’ as culture wars rage in New Zealand
World
December 17, 2023
Weeks-old government dubbed ‘anti-Māori’ as culture wars rage in New Zealand
New Zealand’s new right-leaning government took more than a month to take shape, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his…