The differences between Maduro and his charismatic predecessor are front and center: since taking office in April 2013, Maduro has struggled to maintain Chavez’s tight political grip.
Maduro takes over as Socialist leader amid party unrest
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Iraq elects president but political crisis continues
The stalemate in Baghdad has exacerbated an insurgency by radical Sunni militants that began last month.
C.A.R. rebels attend peace talks, ceasefire in the balance
On Monday, the head of the Séléka delegation, Mohamed-Moussa Dhaffane announced that any peace deal would be contingent on partition of the Central African Republic – a Muslim north and a Christian south.
Cambodia opposition, P.M. reach deal – but will it stick?
The prime minister may have simply run out the clock, exhausting the opposition and most recently having key members arrested on charges ranging from incitement to violence to insurrection.
Tunisia cracks down on mosques, media
In many ways, the current, caretaker government is cleaning up its predecessor’s mess.
Erdogan’s fighting words as Turkey-Israel relations degrade
The tit for tat rhetoric heralds a serious freeze in diplomatic relations and the possible loss of Israel’s strongest ally in the region.
Stalemate in Pristina as Serb question lingers
So far from alleviating tensions as intended, last month’s snap ballot has created deadlock in Pristina.
Europe wrangles over next foreign policy head
Juncker is set to take over the most important job in the E.U., but his foreign affairs chief will wield broad influence as well.
France ends Mali campaign amid regional threat
France has a new objective: fight terrorism in the Sahel via Operation Barkhane, which will mobilize 3,000 French troops.
Algerian presence at Bastille Day revives old tensions
Algeria’s participation in the festivities is being poorly received at home, where bitterness over France’s use of forced conscription during the First World War (as well as its tactics during the Algerian War for Independence) is rife
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