Tag: Military Loyalty
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Madagascar in Turmoil: President Flees as Protests Escalate
Background: How Madagascar reached a tipping point Madagascar is grappling with a serious political and social crisis as mass protests spread from grievances over water and power shortages to deep concerns about corruption, governance, and basic public services. Since September 25, thousands have demonstrated in Antananarivo, calling for change and accountability from the government led…
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Madagascar President Flees as Army Withdraws Support
Overview: A Country in Turmoil Madagascar is facing a critical political moment as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid deteriorating security and a loss of support from a key military unit. French state media cited reports that the president, who also holds French citizenship, left Antananarivo on a French military aircraft. The destination…
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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…