Military Coup in Madagascar Exposes Fragile Governance and Regional Risks
An army colonel’s rapid takeover in Madagascar highlights the dangers of weak governance and the global ramifications of political instability, raising critical concerns about regional security and the spread of chaos that could impact America.
In a swift and unsettling move, Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized control of Madagascar’s government just days after leading a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The precipitous change—ratified by the nation’s High Constitutional Court amid allegations of coercion—has plunged the island nation into yet another cycle of political turmoil, underscoring the persistent fragility of governance in this strategically located country off Africa’s east coast. How Long Will Weak Institutions Threaten Stability? Madagascar, home to nearly 30 million people and a critical supplier of global vanilla, has long struggled with repeated coups and endemic corruption since its independence in 1960....
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