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Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar operates under military rule following a coup d’état on February 1, 2021, when the Tatmadaw, or armed services of Myanmar, seized power from the civilian government. The military junta, officially called the State Administration Council [view in Open Sanctions], displaced the democratically elected National League for Democracy government that had won a resounding victory in the 2020 general election. Myanmar gained independence from Britain on January 4, 1948, but has experienced prolonged military control interrupted only by brief periods of civilian governance, including 2015-2021 when democratic elections temporarily restored civilian leadership before the latest military takeover reversed democratic progress.

Government of Vietnam

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The Government of Vietnam functions as a unitary one-party socialist republic established in its current form in 1976. Led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, the executive branch consists of a prime minister, four deputies, and 14 ministries. The government has undergone several name changes since 1945, evolving from the Council of Government (1959-1980) to the Council of Ministers (1980-1992) before adopting its current designation. All government officials are appointed by the president on the prime minister’s advice and approved by the National Assembly. The government claims to be accountable to the National Assembly, though critics note the Communist Party maintains strict control over all state functions, with the party’s general secretary considered Vietnam’s highest political authority.

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s parliamentary system was established August 21, 1995, when the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front adopted the current constitution. The prime minister serves as head of government while the president holds the ceremonial head of state position. The bicameral legislature includes a 547-member House of Peoples’ Representatives elected for five-year terms and a 108-member House of Federation with representatives chosen by regional councils. Based in Addis Ababa, this federal system replaced centralized imperial and military rule, establishing ethnic-based governance across eleven regional states and two chartered cities to manage the country’s diverse ethnic populations.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is a de facto administration established following the Taliban’s seizure of control on August 15, 2021, after the collapse of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Taliban regime refers to itself as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and positions itself as a caretaker government led by the Afghan cleric Haibatullah Akhundzada — identified as the “supreme leader” — from Kandahar, while maintaining ministries in Kabul. According to assessments from the US Congress, the administration claims authority over Afghanistan’s approximately 39 million people, with all government members being male and the vast majority ethnic Pashtuns. The regime has implemented severe restrictions on women’s education, employment, and movement, according to the United Nations. Under Taliban rule since 2021, Afghanistan has faced international isolation, with Russia becoming the first country to recognize the Taliban government in July 2025.

Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

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The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego) is a Polish government ministry that oversees cultural policy and serves as the State Treasury representative for Poland’s public media entities. According to official statements, the ministry represents the State Treasury as the 100 percent shareholder of public broadcasters including Telewizja Polska S.A., regional public radio stations, and the Polish Press Agency. In December 2023, Minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz initiated restructuring of public media organizations, leading to their placement in liquidation status. The ministry’s oversight extends to cultural institutions, heritage preservation, and state-owned media companies throughout Poland.

Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia

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The Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia is the Kingdom’s highest executive authority responsible for governing. Established by King Abdulaziz through royal decree on October 9, 1953, the Council is currently presided over by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was appointed Prime Minister on September 27, 2022 by King Salman. The Council includes 23 ministers with portfolio and seven ministers of state, administering executive and administrative matters including foreign policy, defense, finance, health, and education through specialized agencies. While the Council formulates policy through meetings held under the King’s chairmanship, all decisions require royal approval, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s absolute monarchical structure where major initiatives emerge from consensus within the royal family.

Office of Social Communication and Government Spokesperson of Mexico

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The Office of Social Communication and Government Spokesperson is Mexico’s presidential communications agency, responsible for managing the government’s public messaging, media relations, and official information dissemination. Operating under the Office of the Presidency (Oficina de la Presidencia de la República), it coordinates the administration’s communications strategy, handles press conferences, issues official statements, and maintains relations with national and international media. The office serves as the primary channel for presidential communications and works to promote government initiatives and policies to the public. It is headquartered in Mexico City at Avenida Constituyentes 161, San Miguel Chapultepec.

Federal Government of Mexico

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The Federal Government of Mexico (Gobierno federal de México), established in 1824, serves as the national government of the United Mexican States. Operating under the Constitution of Mexico enacted in 1917 and subsequently amended, it shares sovereignty with the governments of Mexico’s 31 individual states. The federal system consists of three independent branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the President of Mexico and the Cabinet, while legislative power resides in the bicameral Congress of the Union comprising the Senate and Chamber of Deputies. The judicial branch includes the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación), the Council of the Federal Judiciary, and various federal courts. As stated in the constitution, no two separate branches of government may be controlled by a single person or institution, and Mexico City serves as the seat of all federal powers. The federal government represents Mexico in international bodies such as the United Nations.

Government of the Republic of the Philippines

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The Government of the Philippines operates as a presidential republic where power is constitutionally divided among three branches. Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that “sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.” The executive branch consists of the president, who serves as head of state, commander-in-chief, and leader of the national government, alongside a vice president and Cabinet, all serving six-year terms. The legislative branch comprises a bicameral Congress – a 24-member Senate elected at large and a House of Representatives with approximately 250 district representatives plus party-list members constituting 20 percent of total seats. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, holds the power of judicial review and can declare laws unconstitutional. The system maintains checks and balances, with each branch able to limit others’ powers through mechanisms like presidential vetoes and congressional confirmation of appointments.