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What's next for South Korea after President Yoon's impeachment?
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What's next for South Korea after President Yoon's impeachment?

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: South Korea faces uncertainty as it transitions into a caretaker government after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer discusses the implications for the country's global alliances and what's to come.

Why South Korea's president declared martial law
Quick Take

Why South Korea's president declared martial law

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea deciding to suddenly declare emergency martial law, announcing together with the military all political activities prohibited. All media now under state control. No strikes, demonstrations allowed. Ian Bremmer breaks down the reason for this decision in this Quick Take.

Election officials display a ballot paper while sorting and counting votes after polls close at a polling station during Zambia's general elections.
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Election crisis in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, Mecca agreement may get another signee, SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in ballots

The mineral-rich southern African nation of Zambia is slipping into political crisis following last week’s disputed election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term.