By john 
After decades of democratic expansion, the world is witnessing a resurgence of military coups — from Niger and Gabon in Africa to Myanmar slot online Naga169 in Southeast Asia. Once seen as relics of the Cold War, power seizures are again shaping global politics.
Analysts point to multiple causes: corruption, inequality, disillusionment with civilian elites, and external meddling. “When people lose faith in democracy’s ability to deliver, the barracks start to look appealing again,” said political scientist Dr. Josephine Adeyemi.
In West Africa, regional blocs like ECOWAS struggle to respond effectively. Their sanctions and threats have done little to reverse military takeovers. Meanwhile, Russia’s Wagner Group and other mercenary networks exploit instability to expand influence, offering security in exchange for mining contracts and loyalty.
Asia faces its own democratic reversals. Myanmar’s junta continues its brutal crackdown, while Thailand’s military remains a power broker despite elections. Even in stable democracies, rising populism and erosion of judicial independence raise red flags.
The global response has been inconsistent. Western nations condemn coups but often maintain pragmatic relations for strategic reasons — especially in resource-rich or counterterrorism-priority regions.
The trend underscores a sobering truth: democracy is no longer the default. As citizens grow impatient with broken systems, authoritarianism — old and new — is finding fertile ground.