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July 13, 2023

Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
Return of the Men in Green: The Revival of Military Political Power Worldwide and the Role of China and Russia

The rise of military involvement in politics is an alarming trend for democracies around the world.

Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces wears a white military unifrom while shaking the hand of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who wears a blue suit.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

May 18, 2016

Sub-Saharan Africa
Opposition to U.S. Military Aircraft Sale to Nigeria

The New York Times on May 18 opposed the U.S. sale of military aircraft to Nigeria in an editorial titled Block the Sale of Warplanes to Nigeria. The core of the editorial’s argument is that Presiden…

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

May 31, 2024

Thailand
Has the King of Thailand Split With Thaksin?

The king of Thailand had seemingly allied with Thailand’s most powerful civilian politician, Thaksin Shinawatra. Now, the alliance may be collapsing—again showing the vast, hidden power of the Thai m…

Former Thai prime minister stands at a gold altar with flowers and candles.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick and Pavin Chachavalpongpun Asia Unbound

February 7, 2024

Malaysia
One Year Plus in Power, Anwar Struggles Mightily to Enact Real Reform in Malaysia

After over a year in office, Prime Minister Anwar has struggled to follow through on his campaign promises to curtail corruption and strengthen the Malaysian economy.

Malaysian Prime Minister wears a white shirt while giving a speech standing at his parliamentary desk.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 8, 2023

China
The President’s Inbox Recap: Demography and World Power

A country’s demography can expand or constrain its policy options.

A man as viewed looking at a city skyline.
Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla The Water's Edge

February 9, 2022

Southeast Asia
The Return of Coups and Military Power: A Rising Danger

The resurgence of military political power is particularly notable in Southeast Asia, given that many of the states of the region had previously advanced toward becoming consolidated democracies.

A Thai soldier sits in front of the blockage of a road leading to the Thailand-Myanmar border where the fighting between the Myanmar army and ethnic minority rebels still continues, in Mae Sot district, Tak province, Thailand, on December 19, 2021.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

December 4, 2023

Myanmar
The Myanmar Military is Collapsing Amidst Civil War: How Should the United States and Other Countries Prepare?

Myanmar’s military is losing its grip on power—the United States and its partners should prepare for potential state collapse.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wears a blue suit and tie while standing at a podium in front of two American flags.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound