Civil-Military Relations in Madagascar: The Army Takes Power, Time for 'National Renovation'

Madagascar has entered a new political era. Yesterday, after an unusually intense day, the army seized power, suspended the 2010 Constitution, and dissolved several republican institutions. This day marks a clear break from the established order and initiates a military transition that is claimed to be temporary, yet its specifics remain uncertain.

It all began in the early afternoon, with rising tensions in Parliament. As 110 members...