Tag: Coalition dynamics
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Sussan Ley at a Crossroads: Net Zero Capitulation Threatens Her Leadership
A Leadership Test in a Divided Party In Australian politics, arithmetic matters—as former Prime Minister John Howard famously noted. Today, that arithmetic is back in play as Sussan Ley, a senior figure in the Liberal Party, grapples with a leadership challenge spurred by policy upheaval on climate and energy. With numbers tightening in her party…
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NDA Victory in Bihar Signals Broad National Ripple Effects
Bihar Victory and Its National Read Across The National Democratic Alliance’s sweeping victory in Bihar is being hailed as a strategic reset for national politics. While the win is rooted in local issues—the economy, development projects, and administration—its scale, reminiscent of the 2010 mandate, may push the party to recalibrate its approach on a broader…
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STAR’s Exit from GRS: Sabah Politics Shifts in 2025
Overview: A Significant Yet Predictable Move On 2 October 2025, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) announced its departure from the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, a development that has surged through Sabah’s political discourse. The timing, just days before key party activities and potential internal alignments, has many observers asking whether this is a principled…
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Star Exit from GRS: Sabah’s Political Shake-Up and What It Means for 2025
Overview: STAR’s Departure Marks a New Phase in Sabah’s Politics The departure of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) on 2 October 2025 signals more than a routine reshuffle in Sabah’s coalitions. It reflects a broader pattern of realignments across Malaysia’s eastern states, where local issues, leadership dynamics, and electoral calculations…
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Muhyiddin Yassin Fights for Bersatu Leadership Amid Crisis
Introduction: A veteran leader under pressure Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a perennial figure in the country’s political theater, finds himself in a fraught battle to secure his grip on a party he helped found. As Bersatu (Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia) confronts a fraught leadership moment, analysts say the 78-year-old veteran is fighting for…
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Sussan Ley brushes off leadership coup whispers with firm promise to stay on
Background: Tensions within the Opposition’s ranks Australian politics has been tense in recent days as reports of internal dissent within the opposition parties surfaced, focusing attention on the leadership of the National Party and its pairing with the Liberal Party. At the center of the chatter is Sussan Ley, the deputy leader of her party…
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Fianna Fáil unrest grows as Taoiseach admits presidential race missteps
Fianna Fáil under strain as leadership acknowledges presidential race missteps The mood inside Fianna Fáil has grown increasingly tense following the Taoiseach’s admission that the party mishandled its approach to the presidential race. In a candid moment, the leader stated that he learned of Mr. Kelleher’s interest in standing for the presidency only on August…