Governance & Democracy

Democratic Deliberation and Executive Impulsivity: Starmer, Trump, and the Politics of Consultation in Times of Crisis

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 17, 2026

Recent remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for delaying a decision while consulting his team, offer a valuable perspective on contrasting leadership styles in modern transatlantic politics. The episode, centred on a reported phone call, has been portrayed

Public Order and Protest Rights: Evaluating the UK Government’s Ban on Pro-Palestinian Marches.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 12, 2026

The UK Home Secretary’s decision to ban the annual Al-Quds Day march in London marks a major intervention in the country’s long-standing tradition of political protest. The march, which shows solidarity with Palestinians and opposes Israeli policies, has been held annually in London for decades, reportedly for about

Escalation Without Strategy: Evaluating the Iran War and the Risks of Long-Term Regional Destabilisation.

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 11, 2026

The escalation of hostilities involving Iran has significantly changed the strategic landscape of the Middle East and increased global economic and security concerns. What started as a few limited confrontations and proxy clashes has gradually developed into a more direct and dangerous conflict involving Iran, Israel, the United

Marking Commonwealth Day Amid Silence: Cameroon, Human Rights, and the Credibility of the Commonwealth.”

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 9, 2026

Commonwealth Day offers an opportunity to consider the purpose and ongoing relevance of the Commonwealth of Nations within the modern international framework. Founded as a voluntary association of nations, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire, the Commonwealth asserts that it promotes democracy, development, and

The Dangers of a New Interventionist Narrative: Trump’s Rhetoric on Iran and the Global Consequences

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 7, 2026

Recent declarations by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran mark a significant escalation in geopolitical rhetoric and a concerning resurgence of interventionist discourse. Trump publicly stated that there would be no negotiations with Iran except for its “unconditional surrender,” and suggested that following such surrender, the United States

“Entrenched Power and Democratic Risk: Cameroon Under Paul Biya After the 2025 Elections.”

Dr. Nelson Agbor March 6, 2026

Cameroon plays a crucial part in debates about democracy and governance in Central and West Africa. Since independence in 1960, the country has experienced long periods of centralised political control, culminating in the extended rule of President Paul Biya. Biya first assumed power in 1982 and has remained

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY IN CRISIS: MY REFLECTION ON THE ICT UNIVERSITY-UNIVERSITY OF BUEA IMBROGLIO

Dr. Nelson Agbor February 28, 2026

The ongoing academic imbroglio between ICT University and the University of Buea has, regrettably, become less a contestation of ideas and more a spectacle of ego, rhetoric, and institutional brinkmanship. At a time when Cameroonian higher education should be consolidating its intellectual capital and projecting scholarly maturity, the

DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE: MILITARY RULE, PARTY BANS, AND THE CRISIS OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER IN BURKINA FASO.

Dr. Nelson Agbor February 25, 2026

The recent ban on all political parties in Burkina Faso represents a grave setback for constitutional governance and pluralism. Political parties are not merely vehicles for electoral competition; they are essential institutions through which citizens organise interests, articulate dissent, and hold power to account. Their suspension signals an

CORRESPONDENCE WARS AND THE HOLLOWING OF AUTHORITY: EVIDENCE OF REGIME FRAGMENTATION IN CAMEROON.

Dr. Nelson Agbor February 25, 2026

The ongoing public exchange of correspondence among senior Cameroonian officials over the management of scanning contracts at the Douala Port Authority reveals more than an administrative disagreement; it exposes the structural fragmentation of the Cameroonian state. When the Prime Minister, the Secretary General at the Presidency, and a

REGULATING INTELLIGENCE: THE EU AI ACT AND THE IMPERATIVE FOR ETHICAL GOVERNANCE IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Dr. Nelson Agbor February 25, 2026

The EU AI Act was formally adopted by the European Council on May 21, 2024, following its approval by the European Parliament on March 13, 2024, with the final text published in the Official Journal on July 12, 2024, and officially entering into force on August 1, 2024,

Democratic Deliberation and Executive Impulsivity: Starmer, Trump, and the Politics of Consultation in Times of Crisis

Public Order and Protest Rights: Evaluating the UK Government’s Ban on Pro-Palestinian Marches.

Escalation Without Strategy: Evaluating the Iran War and the Risks of Long-Term Regional Destabilisation.

Marking Commonwealth Day Amid Silence: Cameroon, Human Rights, and the Credibility of the Commonwealth.”

The Dangers of a New Interventionist Narrative: Trump’s Rhetoric on Iran and the Global Consequences

“Entrenched Power and Democratic Risk: Cameroon Under Paul Biya After the 2025 Elections.”

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY IN CRISIS: MY REFLECTION ON THE ICT UNIVERSITY-UNIVERSITY OF BUEA IMBROGLIO

DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE: MILITARY RULE, PARTY BANS, AND THE CRISIS OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER IN BURKINA FASO.

CORRESPONDENCE WARS AND THE HOLLOWING OF AUTHORITY: EVIDENCE OF REGIME FRAGMENTATION IN CAMEROON.

REGULATING INTELLIGENCE: THE EU AI ACT AND THE IMPERATIVE FOR ETHICAL GOVERNANCE IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

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Legal Scholar & Human Rights Advocate

Dr Nelson A. Agbor