Tag: Civil-Military Relations
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Military-backed USDP leads in Myanmar election after coup
Overview: A pivotal moment in Myanmar’s political landscape The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the country’s military, is reported to be leading after the first phase of Myanmar’s highly contentious general election. The vote marks the first nationwide contest since the February 2021 coup that toppled the civilian government, igniting days of…
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Insecurity: Nigeria Seeks Turkey’s Help to Tackle Challenges
Overview: Nigeria Turns to Turkey for Security Support The Nigerian Federal Government has publicly stated that it has approached Turkey for assistance in addressing the nation’s ongoing insecurity. During a meeting with a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by senior church leaders, President Bola Tinubu underscored the importance of regional and…
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Thai Military Reasserts Influence Amid Border Crisis and Election Hopes
Overview: A military role reasserted in Thailand’s political landscape Thailand’s ruling security establishment is recalibrating its influence as the country edges toward a pivotal election in early 2026. The border frictions with Cambodia have provided a pretext for the military to project strength domestically, positioning itself as a stabilizing force in a period of regional…
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West Africa’s democracy under pressure: Benin’s coup and the region’s trajectory
Context: Democracy in West Africa on a delicate balance West Africa has long presented a paradox: vibrant, participatory politics in places interwoven with periods of instability. For decades, many countries in the region have wrestled with coups, attempted overturns, and fragile transitions. Yet, over the last few years, a hopeful trend emerged in several capitals…
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Judiciary Transfers Law and Power dynamics: Pakistan’s Political Recalibration Under Khawaja Asif
New Law on Judiciary Transfers: A Step Toward Independence Pakistan’s political discourse heated up as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif weighed in on a recently proposed law governing judiciary transfers. He framed the move as aligning with international standards, arguing that the judiciary should be independent rather than controlled by external forces, a reference to past…
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Who is RSF Leader Hemedti? A Look at Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo and Sudan’s Turbulent Frontlines
Overview: Who is Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo? Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, widely known as Hemedti, is a central figure in Sudan’s modern conflict landscape. As the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), he has shaped the trajectory of Sudan’s security and politics for over a decade. Born in 1975 in Darfur, Dagolo rose from a local…
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PNP Chief Says No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr.
PNP Chief Declares No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is standing by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., with Acting PNP Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. saying there is no basis for a move to remove the President from office. In a briefing on Monday, Nartatez addressed reports…
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Loyalty Under Pressure: Trump and the Generals’ Test
What happened at the gathering of top generals? In a high-profile address to hundreds of senior military officers, President Donald Trump spoke about safeguarding the United States by anticipating threats from within. He proposed a controversial idea: using American cities as training grounds for the military, framing the threat in terms of an internal enemy.…
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Trump Tests Generals’ Loyalty: Implications for US Military
Overview: Trump tests generals’ loyalty in a pointed address In a highly publicized session, President Donald Trump spoke before hundreds of senior military officers, a gathering that has observers weighing not only his policy aims but also what it signals about civil-military relations in the United States. The core takeaway for many analysts is the…
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Trump Tests Military Loyalty: Generals Under Pressure
Overview: Trump Faces the Generals In a high‑profile address to hundreds of senior military officers, President Donald Trump raised the stakes on civil‑military loyalty. While the specifics of his remarks varied in different accounts, a recurring thread was clear: the President framed internal political opposition as a potential security threat and suggested dramatic shifts in…