Geopolitics
Pope Algeria neocolonialism: a veiled indictment of power
A calculated arrival under heavy skies
The first signals were subtle, almost atmospheric — a grey sky over Algiers, a restrained استقبال, and then, almost immediately, the words: “tendances néocoloniales.”...
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Keiko Fujimori Leads a Chaotic Election in Peru
A Chaotic Election in Peru Already Undermining Its Legitimacy
There is something deeper in this chaotic election in Peru than mere logistical failure — a...
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Artemis II mission return: the final test under pressure
An Artemis II mission return under intense scrutiny
There is something almost too perfectly staged in this Artemis II mission return to be taken at...
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Hungary Elections: A System Tailored for Orban
A biased framework at the heart of Hungary elections
Hungary elections are often presented, especially in Western narratives, as a straightforward democratic contest. Yet beneath...
Geopolitics
Taiwan Opposition China Visit: A Calculated Gesture or Strategic Realignment?
A Quiet Crossing That Speaks Volumes
The Taiwan opposition China visit did not begin with fanfare, nor with the theatrical escalation that usually accompanies cross-strait...
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Nigeria Easter kidnappings: a fragile military success
A claimed victory, shadowed by inconsistencies
Nigeria Easter kidnappings — the Nigerian army’s announcement comes across as controlled, almost rehearsed: thirty-one worshippers freed, five killed,...
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Myanmar: Min Aung Hlaing’s Path to the Presidency, or Power Repackaged
A Controlled Transition in Military-Led Myanmar
In Myanmar, the trajectory of Min Aung Hlaing toward the presidency is neither accidental nor democratic in spirit; it...
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Artemis 2 Mission: A Controlled Illusion of Lunar Reconquest
The Artemis 2 mission officially signals America’s return to crewed lunar operations. Yet beneath NASA’s carefully staged optimism lies a far more political enterprise—one...
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Benin presidential election 2026: a controlled campaign
A managed transition under the banner of stability
In Benin, the 2026 presidential election campaign has officially begun, though the atmosphere suggests less a democratic...
Geopolitics
G7 Middle East: The Illusion of a Durable Peace Under Strain
Gathered near Paris, G7 leaders project a message of de-escalation in the Middle East. Yet beneath the diplomatic language, strategic fractures and American ambiguity...
International
Benin presidential election 2026: Wadagni steps forward as Les Démocrates stand aside
One week before the official campaign opens for the April 12 presidential vote, Benin enters the final stretch with an oddly narrowed field, a...