In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis worsens with deaths from malnutrition, particularly among children. Europe is criticized for inaction. Israel denies using hunger as a weapon and accuses Hamas of poor food management. Negotiations for a ceasefire are difficult and international actions are demanded.
Pedro Sánchez and Gabriel Boric launch “Democracia Siempre” in Santiago, alongside progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe, to strengthen multilateralism, combat disinformation, and reduce inequalities. There will be agreements for commercial cooperation between Spain, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and Sánchez’s tour of South America will continue to reinforce political and commercial alliances.
The government of Shigeru Ishiba loses majority in the elections, remaining in minority in both houses of the parliament. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is the main opposition, while the new party Sanseito gains ground with xenophobic messages. Ishiba’s defeat raises the possibility of his resignation and a crisis in the LDP.
The study examines Ghana’s democracy in the Fourth Republic, highlighting its consolidation, sources of resistance, and new threats. Although Ghana receives high scores in democratic indices, this is due to its liberal institutions more than electoral rules. Multiparty elections and clientelism need to be reformed.
The Middle East is tense due to instability in Syria, tensions between Israel and Turkey, and disparate views among the Druze minority. Israel and Netanyahu fear the advance of Sunni Islamism in Syria, while some support stability in Syria and others consider al-Sharaa a threat.
