The Five & One

The Five & One is a weekly roundup of major political events. After sifting through the most recent news stories, we choose five that are individually significant or have dramatic implications. We offer a brief summary and analysis of each to explain its importance. We also include one story which is receiving plenty of attention but has few direct implications for policy.

The Week of January 12, 2026

 

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1. Boko Haram Raids in Nigeria