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Zanu PF is a 'Thorn' in our governance flesh, Can i have a surgical blade?

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While the country was ululating in both directions, positive and negative, something troubling continues to happen underneath. The Cost of Zanu-PF's factionalism to the State and the Mirage of Mandatory restructuring.  It is common knowledge in modern statecraft that the architecture of the state also shows its governing philosophy. It is also common that a government that prioritises delivery builds lean, strong, agile, and cohesive institutions that are capable of coordinating policies without friction and bureaucratic hurdles. Conversely, an administration consumed by political survival and elite pacification fragments the state into redundant fiefdoms.  This observation, 'commentary, if you will', follows a recently published commentary by  Richard Runyararo Mahomva , in which he attempts to justify the redundant move on 263Chat: “Why Split the Ministries: Power Play or Strategic Mandate Restructuring?” The piece, like any other that precedes it, which are more o...

Realism, Not Rupture: A Critical Response to "Donald Trump Will Upend 80 Years of American Foreign Policy"

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     This article is adapted to:  The Economist issue week’s cover | Jan 18th 2025 Edition        From the rise of nationalist movements in Europe to the assertive foreign policies of major powers like China and Russia; often referred to as  'revisionist states', competition and self-interest increasingly define the international landscape. The liberal belief that unity is possible in the global arena through cooperation, tolerance, and institutions promoting peace and governance, seems to be failing to hold the center. Recent developments strongly indicate that 'Realism' remains the best predictor of future policy positions politically and otherwise. 'Realism' as a paradigm in politics and international relations provides a quite plausible yet simple lens on alliances, wars, hindrances and cooperation, imperialism including other various political phenomena. It does so by simply acknowledging the fact that social interactions like polit...