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Introduction: A timely question for Singapore’s democracy Singapore’s political landscape has long featured a dominant ruling party, with the Leader of the Opposition playing a…

Overview: A Clash of Claims within Ghana’s Go4 framework The January 4, 2025 edition of JoyNews Newfile put the spotlight on a heated exchange involving…

What Rep. Tiangco alleges about the House’s break-time perks Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has raised a provocative issue about the financial incentives lawmakers receive when…

Aftermath of the 1MDB verdict: a push for stronger governance The latest 1MDB verdict has reignited a national conversation about governance, accountability, and the safeguards…

Context: A shift toward an Independent People’s Commission In the wake of leadership changes at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), President Marcos has signaled…

What a royal commission is and why it matters A royal commission is a high-level inquiry appointed by the government to investigate important public issues,…

Introduction: A Capitol in Slumber? As the year winds down, the U.S. House of Representatives faces scrutiny not just for its policy stances, but for…

Muha promises disciplined, people-centered leadership as seventh National Council begins term The newly re-elected chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has outlined a clear…

Background: A Contested Nomination in Parliament The minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, attempted to derail the vetting process for President John Dramani…

Summary: Parliament’s Resilience in the Face of a Court Challenge In a development that highlights the complex balance between the executive and legislative arms of…
