Coup

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A coup, or coup d’état, refers to the sudden, often violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government by a small group, typically involving elements of the military or political elite. This tag covers global reports on attempted or successful power grabs, the subsequent political instability, and the international response to these challenges to democratic governance. Our coverage draws on expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from leading international outlets to track the implications of these critical events on regional security and global stability.