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Iran's Next Leader: A Murky, High-Stakes Succession
world1 hour ago

Iran's Next Leader: A Murky, High-Stakes Succession

Iran faces an unsettled path to a new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, with the Assembly of Experts set to choose from contenders such as Mojtaba Khamenei, Alireza Arafi, Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, Hassan Khomeini, and Hashem Hosseini Bushehri. Any successor must be a male cleric who meets constitutional requirements and shows loyalty to the Islamic Republic, but internal power dynamics and regional pressures could shape the outcome, and reformist clerics may be sidelined in the likelyگیری selection process.

via CNN|
#assembly-of-experts#iran#iran-politics
obituaries6 days ago

Anna Murdoch Mann dePeyster: The steely matriarch who shaped a Murdoch dynasty

Anna Murdoch Mann dePeyster, who died aged 81 on February 17, 2026, was Rupert Murdoch’s steady, elegant partner for three decades and mother to Elisabeth, Lachlan and James; she helped safeguard their inheritance and influence after the 1998 divorce, balanced philanthropy with a cosmopolitan life, and remained a key matriarchal figure in the Murdoch dynasty.

via The Telegraph|
#anna-murdoch-mann-depeyster#murdoch-family#obituaries
Could Prince Andrew Be Removed From the Line of Succession Across Realms?
politics6 days ago

Could Prince Andrew Be Removed From the Line of Succession Across Realms?

The article explains that removing Prince Andrew from the UK and Commonwealth line of succession is legally possible but would require a coordinated, multi-parliament process across realms. It traces how changes to succession have happened before (UK’s 2013 reform and post‑1920 dominion adjustments) and outlines how Australia and other realms would need to pass matching legislation to maintain a unified throne. Unilateral action by a single realm is unlikely given constitutional constraints and the need for cross‑realm agreement to avoid fracturing the shared monarchies.

via The Conversation|
#commonwealth#constitutional-law#parliament
Police search Prince Andrew’s former home as succession debate grows
world8 days ago

Police search Prince Andrew’s former home as succession debate grows

British police searched Prince Andrew’s former home after his arrest on suspicion of sharing confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein; the government is weighing legislation to remove him from the line of succession, a move requiring broad political and international agreement, while the investigation continues with no charges yet.

via Associated Press News|
#epstein#monarchy#police-investigation
business11 days ago

Hyatt Shifts Leadership: Hoplamazian Becomes Chairman as Pritzker Retires

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Thomas J. Pritzker will retire as Executive Chairman and will not seek re-election to the board; Mark S. Hoplamazian, the current President and CEO, will assume the combined role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer immediately. The board credited Pritzker’s long tenure and strategic leadership and said succession planning positioned Hoplamazian to continue Hyatt’s long-term growth, focusing on guests, colleagues, owners, and stockholders.

via Hyatt Newsroom|
#business#hyatt#leadership
France’s central bank chief resigns early, shaping Macron’s succession
business19 days ago

France’s central bank chief resigns early, shaping Macron’s succession

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau will step down in June 2026, more than a year before his term ends, enabling President Macron to influence the appointment of his successor and potentially avoid a candidate aligned with the opposition; Macron supporters say the move aids a smooth transition, while critics call it a political stitch‑up; Villeroy said the decision is personal and will let him take a new role at a charity, with implications for ECB policy and France’s fiscal stance.

via politico.eu|
#bank-of-france#business#central-bank
France’s central bank chief quits early to head charity ahead of 2027 vote
business19 days ago

France’s central bank chief quits early to head charity ahead of 2027 vote

France’s central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau will step down in June to run a charitable foundation, allowing President Macron to nominate a replacement before the 2027 presidential election; after nearly 11 years at the Bank of France, he will lead a charity focused on children and social inclusion, with potential ECB-board successors including deputy governor Agnès Benassy-Quéré.

via Financial Times|
#banque-de-france#business#ecb
Iger: Disney Needed Fixes and a Plan for Growth After Chapek
business26 days ago

Iger: Disney Needed Fixes and a Plan for Growth After Chapek

Disney chief Bob Iger said there was a lot to fix after Bob Chapek’s tenure and that his return was about correcting course and preparing Disney for the future. He highlighted progress, including investments in the experiences business, and indicated the next CEO must keep evolving rather than preserve the status quo. Iger’s contract was extended through 2026, with Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden among the leading candidates to succeed him.

via WDW News Today|
#bob-chapek#bob-iger#business
PLA Purge Reshapes China’s Succession Outlook Ahead of 2027
world28 days ago

PLA Purge Reshapes China’s Succession Outlook Ahead of 2027

RSIS argues that although the purge of CMC Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and CMC Joint Staff Chief Liu Zhenli is framed as corruption crackdown, the move signals factional reshaping within the PLA, raises questions about military cohesion and combat capability in the near term, and aims to steer civil–military relations and succession planning toward a Xi-centered leadership ahead of the 2027 Party Congress.

via S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)|
#liu-zhenli#pla#succession
Muhoozi's Power Play: Uganda's Future in a Soldier's Hands
africa1 month ago

Muhoozi's Power Play: Uganda's Future in a Soldier's Hands

Uganda's Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the army and son of President Museveni, is consolidating power, helping secure his father's victory, sidelining rivals, and signaling a potential presidential succession. He has overseen crackdowns on the opposition, including internet outages, while boosting soldiers' pay and promotions to cement loyalty. While some worry about a dynastic handover, his security influence and regional ties—notably with Rwanda—have strengthened his position, making a transition appear likely but high-risk for Uganda’s stability and democracy.

via Reuters|
#africa#military#muhoozi-kainerugaba
Iran's Leadership Vacuum: Uncertain Succession Amid Widespread Unrest
world1 month ago

Iran's Leadership Vacuum: Uncertain Succession Amid Widespread Unrest

Iran’s ruling clerical system has no obvious heir to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as he nears the end of his term, and the regime faces a murky path through a new leadership transition amid ongoing protests and economic strain. With reformists jailed or sidelined and the opposition fragmented, candidates like Mojtaba Khamenei or exiled Reza Pahlavi are discussed, but internal clerical support and public appetite for change remain uncertain; the IRGC could preserve its power in a transition, which many analysts warn could be turbulent rather than peaceful or democratic.

via NBC News|
#iran#irgc#leadership
Age-Defying Victory: Museveni's Seventh Term Tightens Grip on Uganda
politics1 month ago

Age-Defying Victory: Museveni's Seventh Term Tightens Grip on Uganda

Uganda re-elected Yoweri Museveni to a seventh term with about 72% of the vote, widening his margin over Bobi Wine amid security crackdowns and questions about health, while Museveni's camp promotes stability and oil-driven growth; analysts note a power shift within the NRM toward his inner circle and son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, signaling a gradual transition rather than abrupt change.

via BBC|
#bobi-wine#muhoozi-kainerugaba#museveni