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Burkina Faso: Extension of the Military Transitional Period and Implications for Businesses On May 25, the military-led government in Burkina Faso extended the transitional period by another five years effective July 2. Interim President Captain Ibrahim Traore ratified the charter extending the transitional period following national consultations. The majority of opposition parties and civil society groups boycotted the consultative meetings. According to the new transition charter, transitional elections could be held before the end of the five years if the security situation improves. The new transition charter provides for interim President Traore to officially become the country’s president. It also allows President Traore, the current prime minister, and the parliament’s president to run for office in the transitional elections. Tune in to hear Sitati Wasilwa and Ramu C.M dissect the geopolitical circumstances behind the extension of the transitional period and its impacts on businesses with operational interests in the country and the adjacent region.

No. The danger of populist Govts, bowing to the left and the stop the war coalition under the ConDem Gov. Irrespective of Gulf War 2 we should have stepped up in Syria. Bowing to that Labour and LibDem populist pressure, we allowed, by out inactivity, untold misery in the country. Plus we lost entire ME influence resulting in a geo political shift, never seen before and irreversible; 1 Russian naval base into the Med, 3 Russian airbases and 2 Russian army camps in the ME and Med. We cannot allow our enemies to have advance notice of action, nor can we have the left come-by-jah camp fire flip flop wearing loons hamstring our national interest and in fact risk service persons lives. Enough of populist Govt. This cannot be our 30 year Vietnam hamstringing moment affecting foreign policy. Well done Sunak for being decisive and logical.

Dear LinkedIn community, I am pleased to share an insightful blog post highlighting the recent collaboration between the armed forces and civil administration to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process in the upcoming 12th National Parliament Election. The post discusses the significant role played by the military in supporting the civil power under the 'In Aid to Civil Power' framework. Read the full article for an in-depth analysis of this important development at: https://ift.tt/VwaZ8MD. Your engagement and thoughts on this crucial matter are highly appreciated. Warm regards, [Your Name]

Biden’s Military Decision in Yemen: Escalation Without Congressional Approval President Joe Biden’s recent order to launch airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen marks a significant shift in his approach to the ongoing issues with international shipping in the Red Sea. Over the past three months, Biden’s stance on the matter has evolved, culminating in a decision that has escalated tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the potential for a larger conflict in the region. Criticism has been mounting against President Biden for authorizing these strikes without seeking Congressional approval. This move has sparked a bipartisan outcry, with members of Congress from both parties questioning the constitutionality of the airstrikes. They argue that this action violates Article I of the Constitution, which grants Congress the sole power to declare war. The opposition spans across the political spectrum, with progressive Democrats, moderate Democrats, and some Republicans voicing their objections. The central issue is the bypassing of Congressional oversight, highlighting the need for the President to obtain authorization from Congress before engaging in military actions. This recent U.S. and U.K.-led airstrike campaign in Yemen represents a significant escalation in the conflict, raising alarms about the broader implications for peace and stability in the Middle East. The international community is closely watching as the situation unfolds, with many urging for a more diplomatic and cautious approach to avoid further escalation.

We have completed an ambitious report (MEI 984) that seeks to explain the overwhelming victory of the MORENA alliance in the 2024 elections by reference to features and components of the governance model of President López obrador. The report identifies seven features: disinformation, presidential access, social programs, energy sovereignty, historical revisionism, military contracting, and reputational targeting. The deployment of these components was made possible by the institutional colonization of regulatory and institutions. The report predicts that so long as the alliance remains intact it will win the elections of 2030 and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gdxuDDBv

Political earthquake in Hungary? Weapons to Ukraine? In my latest interview on TVP WORLD, I talk about the political earthquake happening in #Hungary in the wake of the European Parliament elections, the rise of Péter Magyar and the TISZA Party, Hungarian stances on the #Ukrainewar and military aid to Ukraine, and Hungary's upcoming #EUpresidency

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BRIEFING: US Elections Monthly Webinar: Ukraine, NATO & Transatlantic Security The 2024 US presidential election will shape the transatlantic security landscape for years to come. With the growing politicisation of support for Ukraine and the provision of military aid, the outcome of the election will be pivotal in defining the trajectory of the conflict. Simultaneously, questions over Donald Trump's commitment to NATO and Article 5 will almost certainly exacerbate security risks in the north Atlantic through election day in November and beyond. The briefing will take place online on Wednesday 10 April @ 1600hrs BST (London) / 1100hrs EDT (New York) Register today: https://lnkd.in/gx59YCy2 *Please be aware that we do not accept personal email addresses, when registering for the briefing please use a corporate address. If you are unable to register with a corporate email address please email events@sibylline.co.uk. #USelections #elections2024 #RefinedInsight #electionseason #briefing

In Pakistan, the shifting patterns of political and military rules have had profound effects on the development of grassroots democracy, including on the form and design of local government institutions. Accordingly, the nation has been subject to both ‘dictatorial democracy’ and ‘democratic dictatorship’ in terms of its municipal governments. Fatimah Naeem and Hafiza Syeda Azkia Batool chart the evolution of decentralization, from the Devolution of Power Plan 2001 (DOPP) to the 18th Amendment. To read more visit: https://lnkd.in/dJbeisB2 or click the link in bio. To submit your own work, visit https://lnkd.in/eYgVReYM #PakistanPolitics #MilitaryRule #GrassrootsDemocracy #LocalGovernment #DictatorialDemocracy #DemocraticDictatorship #Decentralization #DevolutionOfPowerPlan #DOPP #18thAmendment #PoliticalEvolution #InstitutionalDesign

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