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Can Southern African liberation parties politically survive? At this year’s Liberation Movements Summit, Africa’s old guard called for unity. Was this genuine solidarity or a desperate bid to stay relevant? African Affairs expert Ralph Mathekga, Ph.D. analyzes how liberation parties cling to power as young voters demand change: https://lnkd.in/eqGcFAs3

From Liberation to Stagnation: Decades after independence, many ruling parties in Southern Africa are losing ground. Youth unemployment is soaring, democracy is weaking and disillusionment is growing. African Affairs expert Ralph Mathekga, Ph.D. explains why liberation politics may be losing its last stronghold: https://lnkd.in/eqGcFAs3

On August 20, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Kabul to meet with Afghanistan’s foreign minister and prime minister. During his visit, Mr. Wang announced that Chinese mining activities would start in Afghanistan later this year. In October 2021, GIS expert Dr. Frank Umbach predicted this development, anticipating increased in Chinese control over Afghan raw materials: https://lnkd.in/eEMCg6Rm

How long can liberation credentials keep political parties in power? In the Southern African region, they are losing credibility and popular support. Their leadership is collapsing under the weight of corruption and voter anger. Ralph Mathekga, Ph.D.’s new report examines what happens when liberation parties refuse to evolve: https://lnkd.in/eqGcFAs3

The era of liberation parties is coming to an end. Once celebrated for ending colonial rule, the liberation parties of Southern Africa are now facing an uncomfortable truth: Voters are losing faith. Corruption, youth unemployment and broken promises are eroding the legacy of liberation and independence. African Affairs Expert Ralph Mathekga, Ph.D. analyzes why the ANC, Frelimo and other parties are struggling to survive politically: https://lnkd.in/eqGcFAs3

The post-colonial order is crumbling. In a growing number of countries, France’s allied governments in Africa are being replaced by military juntas that are largely rejecting the former colonial power. With Madagascar, unrest in yet another African state continues to change patterns of global influence. ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for analysis on global power shifts: https://lnkd.in/eUTQ_env

Under Javier Milei’s presidency, Argentina has experienced far-reaching policy shifts, cryptocurrency scandals and efforts to curb inflation. His economic approach is unconventional: Now it is being put to the test. Economist Nicolas Cachanosky breaks down what Argentina’s new economic course entails and what it could mean for the country’s future: https://lnkd.in/eFZzeDXs

Javier Milei’s recent fiscal reforms have produced a budget through deep public spending cuts. Are these measures able to stabilize the economy long-term? And are they politically feasible? Economist Nicolas Cachanosky analyzes Argentina’s monetary and fiscal strategy and explains its potential consequences: https://lnkd.in/eFZzeDXs

Is President Milei’s economic plan sustainable? What began as an effort to curb triple-digit inflation has now triggered protests against public spending cuts. GIS expert Nicolas Cachanosky analyzes how Argentina’s government is testing the limits of libertarian economics: https://lnkd.in/eFZzeDXs