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Spyware and Sovereignty
The Pegasus spyware scandal in Mexico has taken a new turn with revelations about former President Peña Nieto now under investigation for bribery. In July 2025, Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero announced an inquiry into allegations that former President Enrique Peña Nieto accepted up to $25 million in bribes from two Israeli businessmen linked […]
From Proxy War to Nuclear Brinkmanship
Twelve-Day WarOn June 12, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched 200 aircrafts (including F-35I, F-16) and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against 100 targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, beginning ‘Operation Rising Lion’. The Main aim of the operation was to inflict damage on the Iranian nuclear programme and the Iranian military, indeed the […]
The Lion Man’s Legacy
The question of a post-Biya Cameroon is one without a certain answer. Through aneo-patrimonial system, Biya has been able to play off different elites against each other,concentrating the power to one sole person, himself. By hollowing out the constitution andinstitutionalising nepotism and patronage, Biya has created a Cameroon designed to beruled by him and no […]
Supporting Refugees: Germany, Poland, Czech Models
Germany: Germany has emerged as a key country in supporting Ukrainian refugees, having spent €30.6 billion on assistance since the conflict began.In response to the ongoing conflict, the country has rolled out educational programs and labor market initiatives designed to facilitate long-term integration. The programs include: languages courses, vocational training, job placement service. Moreover, Germany’s […]
Peru’s Exports to U.S. & China in APEC
The annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru this November highlighted shifting dynamics between two major players, China and the United States, as they compete for influence in the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping played a significant role during the inauguration of the Chancay Megaport, whereas U.S. President Joe Biden, in a private […]
China’s Tech Slowdown Has Widespread Consequences for the Global Market
China’s previously most lively and vivid example of the nation’s technological prowess and innovation and now lying more quietly. The wider situation of the Chinese economy helps explain why. China’s largest tech companies have now started to bear the brunt of the country’s wider economic slowdown. This is not good news for the leader, Xi […]
Spyware and Sovereignty
The Pegasus spyware scandal in Mexico has taken a new turn with revelations about former President Peña Nieto now under investigation for bribery. In July 2025, Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero announced an inquiry into allegations that former President Enrique Peña Nieto accepted up to $25 million in bribes from two Israeli businessmen linked […]
From Proxy War to Nuclear Brinkmanship
Twelve-Day WarOn June 12, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched 200 aircrafts (including F-35I, F-16) and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against 100 targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, beginning ‘Operation Rising Lion’. The Main aim of the operation was to inflict damage on the Iranian nuclear programme and the Iranian military, indeed the […]
The Lion Man’s Legacy
The question of a post-Biya Cameroon is one without a certain answer. Through aneo-patrimonial system, Biya has been able to play off different elites against each other,concentrating the power to one sole person, himself. By hollowing out the constitution andinstitutionalising nepotism and patronage, Biya has created a Cameroon designed to beruled by him and no […]
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