Rightist religious political opposition grows in Peru

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gay Rights ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Political Opposition ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Religious Conservatism ◽  
The Government

Subject Religious conservatism. Significance A major mobilisation by conservative Church supporters seeks the annulment of the government’s education policies, especially on gender issues. The movement reflects deep divides in Peruvian society about the cultural influences of globalisation, especially on matters such as gay rights. Impacts The Catholic hierarchy has, unusually, made common cause with conservative evangelicals. The Fujimoristas are using the curriculum issue to mobilise public support against the government. The Vatican may seek to name less-conservative bishops, but any change in the formation of the Catholic hierarchy will be slow in coming.

scholarly journals Sontaku and political scandals in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Matthew M. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Japanese Politics ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Scandals ◽  
Specific Construction

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain a new scandal ingredient in Japanese politics called sontaku. This word refers to cases when officials grant special treatment to a project because they believe they are acting in accordance with the wishes of an associated powerful person.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes the specific construction of major scandals involving sontaku from 2017 based primarily on newspaper accounts, examines the consequences of these scandals for politicians and bureaucrats, and discusses their implications for combating corruption in Japan.FindingsThe scandals after 2017 damaged to some extent the public support for the current Japanese administration and influenced the prime minister's decision to call a snap election. The scandals also highlighted systematic problems in the bureaucracy and motivated the government to reform laws concerning the management of public documents.Originality/valueThis paper will be useful to scholars and policy makers interested in studying the causes and consequences of scandals and political corruption in Japan.

Mongolia mine move raises nationalisation fears

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Prime Minister ◽  
Public Support ◽  
The State ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
Mining Company ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
Main Obstacle ◽  
The Government

Subject The sale of the Erdenet mine. Significance The day before parliamentary elections in June last year, Prime Minister Saikhanbileg Chimed announced the sale of 49% of shares held by the Russian government in the Erdenet Mining Corporation and the Mongolrostsvetmet mining company to Mongolia Copper Corporation, an unknown private Mongolian company. Subsequent parliamentary inquiry concluded that the sale was unconstitutional and the government ordered the shares transferred to the state on February 16 this year. The government’s actions received wide public support while polls reveal that the electorate views corruption as the main obstacle to Mongolia’s development Impacts Talk of 'nationalisation' in the Western media threatens to derail Mongolia's efforts to fix its image and attract foreign investors. The unusual circumstances of the sale raise suspicions of corruption and collusion between Mongolia's previous government and largest bank. The new government's will to scrutinise sale demonstrates the strength of Mongolia’s democracy.

Power problems will haunt Armenian government

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Domestic Demand ◽  
Electric Networks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electricity Costs ◽  
The Government ◽  
Independent Audit

Significance In a bid to quell the protests, President Serzh Sargsyan has announced that the government will subsidise the increase until the completion of an independent audit into the operations of Russian-owned Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA). The 'No To Plunder' campaign, which has played a key role in the protests, is dissatisfied with the concession. The numbers of protestors have fallen sharply in recent days, but the government is becoming increasingly unpopular. Impacts Higher electricity costs will lead to a rise in inflationary pressures for a wide range of goods and services. This will depress domestic demand as businesses and households are already struggling with the dram's sharp depreciation against the dollar. The slowdown in economic growth this year is likely to see public support for the authorities fall further.

Morena pressure on Mexico’s INE raises democracy risks

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Council ◽  
The Political ◽  
Legislative Elections ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Political Opposition ◽  
New Members ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
General Secretary ◽  
Chamber Of Deputies

Subject Government-INE tensions. Significance The National Electoral Institute (INE) on February 6 ratified Edmundo Jacobo Molina as its general secretary for another six-year term. The decision, taken with the support of eight of the INE’s eleven-member General Council, has reignited tensions between the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) and the INE leadership, particularly Council President Lorenzo Cordova. Several government officials have accused Cordova and his fellow councillors of undemocratic behavior for having brought forward the vote, which was originally scheduled for April 10 -- six days after the Chamber of Deputies is due to appoint four new members to the Council. Impacts The fact that AMLO’s name will not be on the ballot in next year’s legislative elections could be a disadvantage for Morena. In its current weakened state, the political opposition is unlikely to put up an effective fight to uphold the INE’s independence. The four new INE Council members appointed in April will help organise elections in 2024 and 2027, as well as the 2021 midterms.

Nigeria poll signals profound political shift

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Security Sector Reform ◽  
Security Sector ◽  
Sector Reform ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regional Leadership ◽  
The Government ◽  
First Time

Significance This is the first time that an opposition party has won a multi-party election in Nigeria. Popular support has never before trumped the advantages of incumbency which have historically been used to rig or win elections. The impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the clear margin of victory give a strong and legitimate mandate to the incoming government. Impacts After pulling off a credible election in difficult circumstances, Nigeria may seek to re-assume its moral regional leadership role. The government and armed forces will be given renewed confidence to tackle Boko Haram, possibly with more international support. Policy focus will have similarities (eg electricity and agriculture) but also differences (eg youth employment and security sector reform). Without being hampered by corruption and low public support, the APC should be better placed to deliver.

Taiwan government will show resolve on economy

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Labour Law ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Plan ◽  
Inflationary Pressure ◽  
External Demand ◽  
Domestic Policies ◽  
The Government

Subject Economic policy in Taiwan. Significance The government earlier this month announced an eight-year special budget for infrastructure worth 880 billion Taiwan dollars (29 billion US dollars). It is part of an economic plan in February that aims to boost GDP growth over the next four years, signalling a push to address livelihood issues by the government of President Tsai Ing-wen, whose public support has evaporated since she took office last May. The plan's announcement follows closely on the heels of the introduction of a five-day work week in January. The controversial amendment to the labour law shortening the work week indicates a new willingness by the Tsai administration to weather public discontent in pressing forward with its economic agenda. Impacts GDP growth will get a fiscal boost, but the targeted 2.5-3.0% may still prove too ambitious. The labour reform will create inflationary pressure. Taiwan's export dependence means that domestic policies can only go so far; external demand will be crucial.

New Zealand coalition’s fortunes rest on 2019 moves

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Capital Gains ◽  
National Party ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government

Significance The coalition reaches this anniversary amid strong fiscal and economic prospects for New Zealand and with firm public support. Impacts The government’s social and environment initiatives are likely to concern businesses further. The National party will take some time to rebuild itself as an effective opposition. If Labour leads the government post-2020, new taxes could come including on the environment and capital gains.

Bolivia health reform to boost Morales election hopes

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Health Reform ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Term ◽  
The Government

Significance The result was rejected by President Evo Morales, who is running for a fourth term in October regardless. He retains wide public support and looks set to benefit from the opposition’s failure so far to unify around a single candidate. The government intends to launch a new healthcare scheme on March 1, improving provision for millions of Bolivians and further bolstering Morales’s chances of re-election. Impacts Bolivia can expect another year of buoyant growth but sustaining that may prove more difficult in the longer term. A re-elected MAS government could confront opposition majorities in the bicameral legislature. The government’s ambitious health system may prove problematic in its implementation.

China will not prioritise women’s online safety

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Issues ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Safety ◽  
The Government ◽  
Crimes Against Women ◽  
Corporate Profits

Significance This is only the most recent example of a long litany of occurrences where the interests and concerns of girls and women have taken second seat to the interests of corporate profits. In China, the regulatory and political manifestation of online gender issues is different. Impacts Hyper-nationalist rhetoric from the government will likely fuel misogynist messaging online. As China’s online regulations tighten, the operating environment for Western firms will become more complex. The government will protect senior officials accused of crimes against women.

UK corruption scandal opens door for the opposition

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Prime Minister ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
International Reputation ◽  
Trade War ◽  
The Government ◽  
Spending Cuts ◽  
The Eu

Significance These scandals are serious for the government because they reflect poorly on dozens of Conservative MPs as well as Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In addition to undermining the government’s public support, they have also damaged Johnson’s support among party colleagues. Impacts Anger towards the government could grow in poorer regions as tax rises and spending cuts are gradually introduced. The persistence of corruption stories threatens to further damage the United Kingdom’s international reputation. Domestic pressures and ‘Brexit fatigue’ may ultimately prevent London from triggering a trade war with the EU.

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