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THE INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER & RECORD 2020-2019
October 2020 Vol. 39 No. 604
Viewing the World
Elimination of nuclear weapons
UN urging decarbonization of global economy, Unresoved crimes against journalists
Africa: Continuing dispute over Ethiopia's Nile dam, Unrest in at least 22 countries
Americas: Canadian Cabinet retreat, Jamaica Labour Party wins absolute majority
Asia: Congress Party urges Sonia Gandhi to lead them, Party merger in Japan
Europe: Radio Free Europe returns to Hungary, Catalonia president disqualified again
Middle East: Turkey continues gas & oil exploration in eastern Mediterranean
Oceania: Bougainville elects new legislature and president working toward independence
Government Changes: Mali, Togo,Jamaica, Belgium, Kuwait, Papua New Guinea-Bougainville
Geo-Political Data & Documentation
International Record
Election: Jamaica
Cabinet Directories: Equatorial Guinea, Japan, Mozambique, Tunisia
Documentation: Japan Policy Address
Literature
(Issue contains 40 pages)
September 2020 Vol. 39 No. 603
Viewing the World
The pandemic
UN: General Assembly president praises member support
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire president stays, Mali government ousted in military coup
Americas: New conservative leader in Canada, leader imposed on Venezuelan opposition party
Asia: CPC further narrows freedom in Hong Kong, Japan's long-serving prime minister resigns
Europe: Belarusian president facing popular opposition is reelected, smaller parliament for Italy
Middle East: Jordan facing water loss, Palestinian factions united against annexation
Oceania: Australia facing cyber attacks, Solomon Malaita eying independence
Government Changes: Mali, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad, Thailand, North Macedonia
Geo-Political Data
Elections: Guyana, Montenegro, Sri Lana, Trinidad & Tobago
Cabinet Directory: United States of America
Literature
(Issue contains 32 pages)
August 2020 Vol. 39 No. 602
Viewing the World
Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam
UN: 79.5 million people were forcibly displaced in 2019
Africa: New Burundi president, Malawi election, head of government change in Tunisia
Americas: Failed attack in Canada, new president in Suriname, US presidential candidates
Asia: Afghanistan, China, elections in Mongolia and Singapore
Europe: French government change, North Macedonia, Polish election, Serbia
Middle East: Israel, Palestine, Syrian elections, Turkey, Yemen
Oceania: Kiribati election, Papua New Guinea
Geo-Political Data
Appointments and Changes
International Record
Cabinet Directory: France, Mongolia
Documentation: Russian Federation Human and Political Rights in 2019
Literature
(Issue contains 50 pages)
July 2020 Vol. 39 No. 601
Conflicts and Situations of Concern
(Issue contains 44 pages)
June 2020 Vol. 39 No. 600
Viewing the World
Mexico
Attacks on Freedom of Information and Journalists
UN calling for strengthening against hate
Africa: Burundi ruling party stays in power, New prime minister and government in Lesotho
Americas: VHP leads in Suriname, Death of US Ambassador
Asia: Political rivals in Afghanistan agree on power sharing
Europe: Three months later Kosovo forms new government
Middle East: Iraqi government installed after two delays, Israel forms next government
Oceania: Niue elects new Assembly
Geo-Political Data
Appointments and Changes
International Record
Cabinet Directory: Vanuatu
Documentation: EU Council Conclusions on Security and Defense
Turkey: Human and Political Rights in 2019
Literature
(Issue contains 38 pages)
May 2020 Vol. 39 No. 599
Viewing the World
Pandemic emergency state misuse What's Ahead?
Global/International: Corruption
Africa: Protests in Ethiopia, No majority in Malian elections
Americas: Brazil's president facing investigation, Waning interest in foreign affairs in the US
Asia: Korean Liberals gaining seats, Chinese general threatens Taiwan
Europe: Germany blocks Hizbullah, Russian Arctic policy revised, UK policy review
Middle East: Rising Iranian nuclear stockpilke, anti-Erdoğan party formed
Oceania: Vanuatu elections, new prime minister and opposition leader
Geo-Political Data
International Record
Cabinet Directories: Finland, Israel, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Documentation: US-Taliban Agreement 2020
Literature
(Issue contains 40 pages)
April 2020 Vol. 39 No. 598
Viewing the World
Putin's future? What's Ahead?
Global/International: Democracy under assault around the globe, UN Secretary General sees rising instability
Africa: Gambia's next constitution, Impasse in Guinea-Bissau, Abduction in Mali
Americas: Guyana election contested, Former US Vice President prospective presidential nominee
Asia: Two presidents in Afghanistan? Government change in Malaysia
Europe: Rule by decree in Hungary, New prime ministers in Slovenia and Ukraine
Middle East: Political polarization in Israel, Turkish opposition CHP highlights national issues
Oceania: Chuuk referendum delayed, No 3rd term for Bougainville president
Geo-Political Data
Appointments and Changes
International Record
Cabinet Directories: Poland and Spain
Documentation: Japan Policy of the Prime Minister, Russia Presidential Annual Address to the Federal Assembly
Literature
(Issue contains 48 pages)
March 2020 Vol. 39 No. 597
Viewing the World
Pandemic, Pressure on Afghanistan
Global/International: UN State of Global Climate
Antarctica: Brazilian station reopens
Africa: Cameroon election, presidential polls in the Comoros and Togo, South Sudan government starting
Americas: Brazilian senator shot, Speakers elected in Venezuela
Asia: Failed assassination in Afghanistan, no change in Azerbaijan after election
Europe: Irish election upsets governing party, new alliances prepares in Slovakia
Middle East: Conservatives advance in Iran, Lebanese government wins confidence
Geo-Political Data
Conflicts and Situations of Concern - A Survey
(Issue contains 50 pages)
February 2020 Vol. 39 No. 596
Viewing the World
Putin's reform, International Record, Watchlist
Global/International: UN sees need for more Middle East diplomacy
Africa: Burundi candidate, resignation of Lesotho prime minister, Tunisia stalled
Americas: Guatemalan presidency, weak Peruvian Congress, Trump acquitted
Asia: Korean prime minister, Taiwan president reelected
Europe: Britain leaves EU, Greece elects 1st woman president, Russian constitutional changes
Middle East: New Lebanese government, death of Omani ruler
Oceania: President of Marshall Islands elected, Tokelau elections
Geo-Political Data
Appointments and Changes
Cabinet Directories: Austria, Russia, United Kingdom
Literature
(Issue contains 38 pages)
January 2020 Vol. 39 No. 595
Viewing the World
Leadership Turnover in 2019, International Record, Watchlist
Global/International: UN alert about loss of native languages
Africa: End of CFA Franc, Ethiopian referendum, Mozambique Tunisia elections
Americas: Chile sets constitutional referendum, Surinamese president convicted of murder
Asia: Afghanistan elects president, Georgia fails to change electoral system
Europe: SPD elects new co-leaders, Poland tries to control judges, Russian agent law enacted
Middle East: Israeli prime minister charged, continuing persecution in Turkey
Oceania: Bougainville choses independence
Geo-Political Data
Directory: Political Leaders of the World Heads of State and Government
(Issue contains 58 pages)
December 2019 Vol. 38 No. 594
Viewing the World
Forthcoming trial, International Record
Global/International: A warmer Arctic with less ice
Africa: New president in Algeria, governing SWAPO stays in Namibia
Americas: Restoration of prime minister's position in Cuba, US candidate changes
Asia: Defending Tibetan rights to choose Dalai Lama, anti-Muslim move in India
Europe: New EU Commission, Russian human rights body changes, Tory election win in UK
Middle East: Resignations in Iraq and Lebanon, new arrests of Turkish Kurdish mayors
Oceania: Marshall Islands elections, deaths of Cook Islands High Commissioner and PNG deputy
Geo-Political Data & Documentation
Directory: European Commission (EC)
Speech from the Throne in Canada and United Kingdom
NATO London Declaration 2019
(Issue contains 40 pages)
November 2019 Vol. 38 No. 593
Viewing the World
American media launch Protect Press Freedom, Watchlist
Global/International: Internet suppression, record load of heat-trapping gas dumped into atmosphere
Africa: Botswana election gain, Mauritian socialists heading government
Americas: Argentina elections Peronists return, Bolivia & Uruguay changes
Asia: Cambodian opposition persecuted, Thai capital change?
Europe: EU Commission ready, Moldova & Romania changes, UK proroguing faulted
Middle East: Kuwaiti foreign minister moves up, Turkish ex-prime minister forms party
Oceania: Fiji suspension motion defeated, PNG opposition joins government
Geo-Political Data & Documentation
Appointments and Changes
Cabinet Directory: Canada 2nd Trudeau Cabinet
International Violence in 2018
(Issue contains 42 pages)
October 2019 Vol. 38 No. 592
Viewing the World
British retreat from the EU, Supporting the US Foreign Service, Watchlist, International Record
Global/International: Election of UN Human Rights Council members, UN SG warning of nuclear arms
Africa: Mozambique president reelected, new president in Tunisia
Americas: Bolivian ruling party loses majority, Liberals slip in Canada, death of US Democrat
Asia: US-Taliban talks in limbo, drastic cabinet changes in Japan, KMT candidate
Europe: Opposition gains in Kosovo, PiS in Poland keeps majority, Socialists win in Portugal
Middle East: West Bank annexations, Turkish AKP stalwart leaves party, UAE council elected
Oceania: New president and cabinet in Nauru, Tonga prime minister dies and new president
Geo-Political Data & Documentation
Cabinet Directories: Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sudan, Ukraine
United Kingdom: Speech from the Throne
Literature
(Issue contains 42 pages)
September 2019 Vol. 38 No. 591
Viewing the World
Lack of US policy process, Watchlist, International Record
Africa: Cameroonian Anglophone leader sentenced, Congo prime minister takes office
Americas: Amazon rain forest fires catch world's attention, several Republican candidates in US ready for primary challenge
Asia: Indian state elections, South Korea stops intelligence exchange with Japan
Europe: Austrian conservatives remain first in elections, Italian prime minister continues with new government
Middle East: No majority party in Israreli elections, Turkey prepares for judicial reform
Oceania: Australia to hold referendum on recognition of indigenous citizens, Tuvalu prime minister loses election and position
Appointments and Changes
Geo-Political Data
Cabinet Directories: Australia, Austria, France, India, Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
(Issue contains 52 pages)
August 2019 Vol. 38 No. 590
Viewing the World: US agreement with Taliban is raising grave concerns, Watchlist, International Record
Global/International: UN warning of resource exploitation
Africa: Ethiopian coup attempt, Mauritanian presidency, Sudan interim rule
Americas: New president in Guatemala election, fewer US candidates
Asia: Kashmir loses autonomy and statehood, new Indonesian capital site
Europe: German SPD leader resigns, Italian coalition change, UK Parliament prorogued
Middle East: Turkey places online content under state surveillance
Oceania: Nauru president loses seat in election, Papua New Guinea referendum delay
Appointments and Changes
Geo-Political Data: Conflicts and Developments of Concern
Documentation: G7 Summit Leaders' Declaration and Statements
Literature
(Issue contains 66 pages)
July 2019 Vol. 38 No. 589
Viewing the World: Foreign interest is waning in US
Global/International: New UNSC non-permanent members, Brazil major non-NATO ally, International Record
Africa: Death of former President Morsi, Mauritanian presidential election, Togo term cut
Americas: Guatemala election, new prime minister in Haiti, more US candidates
Asia: Speaker change in India, no super majority in Japan, Kazakhstan presidency
Europe: EU Record, Danish election, political murder in Germany, Russian internet
Middle East: Tense Iran-US relations, new arrests of Turkish officials
Oceania: New Governor General in Australia, Solomon Islands chose head of state
Geo-Political Data: Maritime, Territorial and Water Claims and Disputes
Documentation: First speech of Boris Johnson upon taking office as UK Prime Minister
Literature
(Issue contains 46 pages)
June 2019 Vol. 38 No. 588
Viewing the World: G20, European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Sudan
Global/International: UNSG support for a united Europe
Africa: Congo (DR) new prime minister, Malawi and South African elections
Americas: Haiti cabinet changes, Panama general and presidential elections
Asia: India overwhelming victory for BJP
Europe: European Parliament elections, First woman Chancellor in Austria
Middle East: Israel dissolution of Knesset
Oceania: Australia general elections, Papua New Guinea prime minister leaves
Appointments and Changes
Geo-Political Data & Documentation: China military and security developments
Literature
(Issue contains 38 pages)
May 2019 Vol. 38 No. 587
Viewing the World: Declining biodiversity, shrinking US government, crackdown on Saudi dissent
Africa: Algerian election, extended term for Egyptian president, Sudan takeover
Americas: Former Brazilian president arrested, Russian interference in US election inquiry
Asia: Constitutional reform in Burma, Indonesian president reelected, new emperor of Japan
Europe: EP group suspends Hungarian FiDeSz, French constitutional reform, newcomer in Ukraine
Middle East: No majority party in Israel, continued persecution of Turkey's former ally
Oceania: No winning majority in the Solomon Islands, return of prime minister
Geo-Political Data: International Record
Cabinet Directories: Mexico and South Africa
Documentation: US intelligence assessment Threats in 2019
Literature
(Issue contains 38 pages)
April 2019 Vol. 38 No. 586
Viewing the World: Power struggle between US President and House of Representatives
Press Freedom Climate of fear, hatred of journalists
Africa: Presidential elections in the Comoros and Senegal, death of Somali minister
Americas: Cuban constitution approved, Mexican National Guard set up, US national emergency
Asia: Kazakhstan's president resigns, capital renamed, Thai general election
Europe: EU Record, Bosnian upper house formed, Slovakia elects first woman president
Middle East: Iraqi Kurdish parties approve new pact, Turkish Speaker elected
Oceania: Micronesian president fails getting elected, Nauru considering longer legislative term
Geo-Political Data: International Record
Cabinet Directories: Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey
Documentation: Southern European Union States Summit
Literature
(Issue contains 52 pages)
March 2019 Vol. 38 No. 585
Viewing the World: Polarizing Brazil, Chinese Polar fever, Egyptian anti-press measures, US congressional and presidential election campaign, Italian intra-party tensions,Turkish president's continuing drive toward a neo-Ottoman state
Developments of Concern: Burkina Faso, Kenya, Colombia, Venezuela, Burma, Ukraine, Syria
Global: UN's reiterated warning against the threat of climate change
Africa: Cameroon government change, Guinea-Bissau elections, Nigeria's ruling party stays
Americas: Brazil's new government takes office,new US Speaker elected
Asia: Kazakhstan's capital named after president, new royal head in Malaysia
Europe: Republic of North Macedonia named, Swedish cabinet approved
Middle East: Lebanon forms government 8 months after election, continuing purge of Turkish military
Oceania: Elections in Fiji
Geo-Political Data: Cabinet Directory Brazil
Documentation: Policy of Japan's Prime Minister, US State of the Union 2019
Literature
(Issue contains 30 pages)
February 2019 Vol. 38 No. 584
Viewing the World: Political freedom Democracy in Retreat!
Geo-Political Data: Political Leaders of the World Heads of State and Government 27th edition
(Issue contains 48 pages)
January 2019 Vol. 38 No. 583
Viewing the World: China deepening its influence
Global: UN warning against populism
Africa: Congo (DR) elections, Gambia cleanup, Togo election boycott, Zimbabwe party formed
Americas: Bolivia 4th term, Cuban constitutional referendum, US Democratic Party win
Asia: Bangladesh Awami gaining, Indian state elections, renewed campaigning in Thailand
Europe: European army, Germany new CDU leader, Swiss referenda
Middle East: Bahrain elections, Jordanian land return, Palestinian legislature dissolved
Oceania: Papua New Guinea Bougainville referendum, Vanuatu new party leader
Governments, Appointments and Changes
Geo-Political Data: Cabinet Directories France and Japan
(Issue contains 38 pages)
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