I recently was put in contact with a few journalists from Venezuela to explain what life is like there during these volatile times. This is what they had to say.
Tag: coup
Turkey’s Constitutional Referendum
Erdogan’s victory in the referendum shows the power of a leader channeling the national interest to take back the state. It is another expression of the populist trend sweeping across the Atlantic and the European continent and positions Erdogan closer to Nigel Farage, Donald Trump or Marine Le Pen than it does to Arab dictators in neighbouring Middle-Eastern countries.
The Montenegro Question: Tense Russian Relations and a Failed Coup Examined
Understanding the significance of the attempted coup in Montenegro, and what this means for fragile relations with Russia. Isabel Zucchero and Michele Di Leo discuss
Will Thailand Descend into Chaos?
With the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the political schisms within the Thai government leave an air of uncertainty over how much power the military will continue to seize. Will Thailand turn away from democracy and become an authoritative military state?