Syrian War: international escalation
3 | July | 2018
After a suspected chemical attack in opposition-held Douma on April 7, the US President announced a military response, joined by France and the UK, against the Syrian regime. Russia alerted to the possible consequences of an intervention and, despite the escalation in international tensions, the UN Security Council failed to adopt three resolutions to establish responsibility for the attack.
Presidential Election in Colombia
28 | June | 2018
The conservative candidate Ivan Duque (a protégé of former President Álvaro Uribe) won the second round of Colombia’s presidential election with 54% of the vote against left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro (42%). This ballot was marked by the polarization between the candidates and within society, and the outlook on the peace agreement, signed in 2016 with FARC, was one of the chief points of dissent between candidates.
Italian-style government
21 | June | 2018
After several days of alarm in Europe and the markets, following the presidential veto to the first government proposal by 5 Stars and Northern League, the coalition partners have agreed upon a new government under the leadership of law professor Giuseppe Conte, defining migration issues as one of the main flags of their mandate.
Spain: Changes at the Moncloa
21 | June | 2018
In Spain, the approval of a no-confidence vote against the PP government headed by Mariano Rajoy led to the appointment of Pedro Sánchez as prime minister of a PSOE government that gathers the parliamentary support of a number of left-wing and nationalist parties.
