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News & analysis tagged Democracy — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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ECOWAS Bombs Coups, Welcomes Coup Leaders
ECOWAS deployed jets to crush a Benin coup in December 2025, then reinstated Guinea under its coup leader president in January 2026 — an asymmetry the breakaway Sahel alliance uses as its recruiting pitch.
2026-07-17
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws SADC's
Zimbabwe's new law offers a blueprint for term extensions across Southern Africa.
2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Ends Direct Presidential
Zimbabwe's new law abolishes direct presidential elections, consolidating power.
2026-07-09
Keiko Fujimori's Win Accelerates Peru's Decli
Keiko Fujimori's victory signals a deepening crisis for democracy in Peru.
2026-07-09
Colombia's Failed Transition: Democracy Surv
Colombia's political transition faces a stress test as institutions hold firm.
2026-07-09
Colombia's Election Legitimacy Crisis
Colombia's election legitimacy is challenged as Petro refuses to concede defeat.
2026-07-09
Zimbabwe's Term-Extension Law Redraws Rules
Zimbabwe's amendment signals a shift in Southern Africa's political landscape.
2026-07-08
Zimbabwe's Power Shift: Mnangagwa's Changes
Mnangagwa's constitutional changes signal a shift in Zimbabwean democracy.
2026-07-08
Tshisekedi's Third-Term Gambit in DRC
DRC's Tshisekedi faces opposition as he seeks a third term amid protests.
2026-07-08
Seoul Ballot Recount: Ruling Party Bends
South Korea's ruling party accepts a recount to stabilize election results.
2026-07-08
Kosovo Certifies June 7 Vote: Kurti Wins
Kosovo's June 7 vote certifies Kurti's Vetëvendosje, but presidency remains out of reach.
2026-07-08
Ecuador's Recall Push Tests Democracy
Ecuador's recall effort against President Noboa highlights a democracy in crisis.
2026-07-08
Ecuador's Recall Push Against Noboa
Ecuador's recall campaign against President Noboa tests electoral integrity and democracy.
2026-07-08
Jamsil Recount: 2.47 Million Ballots Test
The Jamsil recount tests the NEC's independence and the Lee government's future.
2026-07-07
Jamsil Ballot Recount: South Korea's Test
South Korea's ruling party agrees to recount ballots to restore electoral trust.
2026-07-07
Ecuador's Recall Push Tests CNE Before July 8
Ecuador's recall movement against President Noboa tests the CNE's independence.
2026-07-07
Fujimori's Coalition: Peru's Governance Dilem
Fujimori's presidency faces structural challenges from a weakened Congress.
2026-07-06
Fujimori Wins Peru by 50,000 Votes
Keiko Fujimori's narrow victory raises questions about Peru's governance.
2026-07-06
Venezuela's Chavista Successors Fortify Reg
Venezuela's regime is building electoral infrastructure to maintain power, not democracy.
2026-06-29
Tanzania's BTI Report on Democratic Reforms
Tanzania's BTI report highlights a reform window that closed with election violence.
2026-06-29
Saïed's Second Term: Power and Turnout
Kais Saïed's 90.7% win on 28.8% turnout reveals a power consolidation in Tunisia.
2026-06-29
Mutharika Returns, Malawi's Policy Stays
Malawi's foreign policy under Mutharika remains focused on stability, not ideology.
2026-06-29
Hong Kong's Last Pro-Democracy Party Folds
Hong Kong's last pro-democracy party dissolves, marking the end of organized opposition.
2026-06-29
Tunisia's October Election Was a Coronation
Tunisia's October election saw Kais Saied win amid a backdrop of repression and low turnout.
2026-06-28