political instability
Coverage of political instability in the Nexus archive.
- Keiko Fujimori declared president-elect of Peru
Keiko Fujimori will take office as Peru's president on July 28 after narrowly defeating Roberto Sanchez in a closely contested election. The race is among the closest in Peru's history, with Fujimori inheriting challenges of political instability and organized crime.
- UK PM Starmer resigns as Britain faces its seventh leader in 10 years
UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns, making Britain its seventh leader in ten years. The resignation highlights political instability in the country.
- How smartphones broke British politics
The article explores how smartphones have contributed to political instability in the UK, with lawmakers admitting to being addicted despite claiming to dislike their devices. It highlights the role of smartphones in accelerating political churn, amplifying grievances, and complicating governance, particularly in the context of Brexit and recent crises.
- Peru election result close as vote counting continues
Peru's election remains close as vote counting continues. The race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez is focused on crime and political instability.
- Peru’s discontented voters face straight left-right choice in election runoff
Peruvians will vote in a runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, who are competing to become the country’s ninth president in a decade. The election follows political instability, corruption scandals, and voter apathy, with Fujimori winning 17% of the first-round vote and Sánchez securing 12%.
- Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru’s bitter presidential run-off
Peru's presidential run-off features conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez in a tight race marked by mutual accusations of communism and dictatorship, driven by voter anger over rising crime and political instability. Both candidates held final campaign events in Lima ahead of the Sunday vote, with supporters claiming their opponents would ruin the country.
- Americans explore possibility of move to Europe
Americans are considering relocation to Europe due to factors such as political instability, scientific funding, and quality of life. The article highlights these drivers as key motivations for the potential move.
- Senegalese president fires longtime ally Ousmane Sonko, plunging country into political instability
Senegalese President Macky Sall fired longtime ally Ousmane Sonko, triggering political instability. Demonstrations in support of Sonko erupted in Dakar on May 23, 2026.
- Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
Senegal's President Faye dismissed Prime Minister Sonko and dissolved the government, raising concerns about political instability. The move could hinder ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout negotiations.
- Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’
Tehran's residents are experiencing a fragile truce amid deep economic uncertainty, creating a state of 'no war, no peace' in Iran. The situation reflects political instability and financial challenges impacting daily life.
- Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years
Bulgarians are voting in their eighth parliamentary election in five years amid political instability and corruption protests. Former President Rumen Radev, leading a center-left coalition, is the front-runner, promising to dismantle an 'oligarchic' governance model. The election follows the resignation of a conservative government and widespread public demand for judicial independence.
- A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election
Peru's presidential election features a record-breaking number of candidates. Crime and corruption are central concerns for voters amid ongoing political instability. The election reflects deepening public frustration with governance issues.