By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC National security has emerged as a paramount focus in the contemporary geopolitical arena, with nation-states around the world recalibrating their strategic priorities to address an increasingly complex array of threats. In an era characterized by the proliferation of non-state actors, cyber warfare, transnational crime, […]
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The Echoes of Populism, Extremism, and Radicalism in the Age of Vulgarity!
Alagi Yorro Jallow Part I Fatoumatta: Your attacks become our medals. In the national discourse, the issue of online insults and threats takes center stage. The Internet eliminates any chance for moderation and subtlety. Public sentiment replaces logical debate. Moreover, social networks amplify what psychologists term opinion polarization, leading to […]
Constitution Series 3: Creating an Over Powerful President at the Expense of Good Governance
by Madi Jobarteh Constitution Series 3 Creating an Over Powerful President at the Expense of Good Governance The Barrow Papers have established a governance system never seen in the Gambia since colonial times. Worse than both the 1970 and 1997 constitutions, the Barrow Papers have dumped all appointments to all […]
The Presidential System of Government Has Fundamental Flaws – Part II
Part II Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: James Madison once stated, “The concentration of powers is the essence of tyranny.” The amalgamation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers, whether held by one, a few, or many, and no matter the method of acquisition, can justly be considered the very definition of […]