Tag: Democracy
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International Migrants Day 2025: Rights, social justice and democracy for all workers
International Migrants Day 2025: A window to advance rights for all workers As the international community marks International Migrants Day 2025, the urgency is clear: rights, social justice, and democracy must extend to every worker, regardless of origin. With the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) planned for May 2026, governments face a pivotal moment…
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Israel Under Netanyahu: A Scholarly Scrutiny of Populism and Democratic Erosion
Book Review: Israel Under Netanyahu by Neta Oren Neta Oren’s Israel Under Netanyahu offers a scholarly, data-driven reassessment of Benjamin Netanyahu’s long tenure as prime minister. Returning to power in 2009, Netanyahu has shaped Israeli politics in ways that resonate beyond the borders of the Jewish state. Oren, a political scientist, asks a deceptively simple…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Term: Brazil Watches a Pivotal Moment in Its Democracy
Overview: A Debated Sentence in a Divided Nation In a highly anticipated development that has divided opinions across Brazil, former president Jair Bolsonaro reportedly began serving a 27-year prison sentence after a court ruling tied to his alleged role in a coup attempt aimed at overturning the 2022 election. The timeline and exact legal mechanics…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot
Overview: A Former Leader Faces a Historic Sentence Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday, a landmark moment in Brazil’s ongoing challenge to political violence and democratic norms. The sentence, stemming from charges that he led a coup attempt to remain in power after losing the 2022 presidential election,…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Term: What It Means for Brazil’s Democracy
Background: The Sentence and the Coup Attempt Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted for leading a coup attempt aimed at overturning the 2022 election results. The ruling, handed down by Brazil’s courts after a lengthy inquiry, cited intent to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and to…
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Barack Obama to Speak in Melbourne and Sydney
Introduction: A High-Profile Stop on the Global Speaking Trail Former U.S. president Barack Obama is set to hold two public appearances in Australia, with events planned in Melbourne and Sydney. The appearances illustrate how the post-presidential speaking circuit has evolved into a global platform for former leaders to share insights on governance, leadership, and policy.…
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Brazil: Bolsonaro Ordered to Start Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot
Background: The Coup Plot Conviction Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his prison sentence of 27 years and three months for plotting a coup after his defeat in the last election. The decision, handed down by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, marks a dramatic turn in a political saga…
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Obama’s Two-Event Australia Tour: A Post-Political Power Draw in Melbourne and Sydney
Two High-Profile Stops: Melbourne and Sydney Former U.S. president Barack Obama is set to headline two major events in Australia, with appearances scheduled in Melbourne and Sydney. The political world often follows his every move, but this trip underscores a broader trend: the enduring appeal of post-political figures who carry the aura of leadership, policy…
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Guinea-Bissau Presidential Race: Both Leader Candidates Claim Victory as Results Await
The presidential race in Guinea-Bissau has entered a tense phase as both the incumbent and the main challenger publicly claim victory, even though the national electoral commission has not yet released official results. The competing narratives reflect a deeply polarized political landscape in a country where the outcome of the vote will shape the direction…
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Guinea-Bissau Presidential Race: Victory Claims by Incumbent
Overview: A Delicate Walk Toward Official Results In Guinea-Bissau, the presidential election has entered a charged phase as the two leading candidates publicly declare victory even as the electoral commission continues to tally votes. The situation underscores a broader pattern seen in competitive races across West Africa, where preliminary assertions by campaign camps can collide…