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The article discusses the role of Yale School of Management professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld in the response of chief executive officers (CEO) to former President Donald Trump and emergence of woke capitalism. He organized a virtual CEO meeting in November 2020 due to the plan of Trump to overturn the election. Former Thomson Reuters CEO Tom Glocer notes the importance of peaceful power succession to the economy. It cites the role of Sonnenfeld in the CEO statement against the Georgia voting law.

The article discusses political issues in the U.S., particularly the challenges faced by incoming president Joe Biden as defeated president Donald Trump refused to concede in the 2020 presidential election. Also cited are the possible constitutional crisis due to Trump's move to stall the orderly transfer of power, and the comment of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell on the situation.

The article presents a roundtable discussion involving 18 current and former aides to outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama who offer advice for the members of American President-elect Donald Trump's Administration, and it mentions the views of political staff members such as ex-staff secretary Lisa Brown, press secretary Josh Earnest, and Obama's senior advisor Valerie Jarrett. U.S. presidential successions are addressed, along with political decision making and time management skills.

The article discusses the authors' claim that it traditionally takes an extended amount of time for a President of the U.S. to learn how to do the job, and it mentions various aspects of the transition of political power from outgoing American President Barack Obama to businessman Donald Trump who won the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Established political rites and rituals involving the U.S. White House are examined, along with American democracy and ex-U.S. President George W. Bush.

The article presents the steps towards the inauguration of U.S. president-elect Joe Biden in January 2021 after his projected win in the 2020 presidential election. Topics include the voting by the Electoral College electors, the finalization by states of their electors on December 8, 2020, the delivery of the electoral votes to vice president Mike Pence on December 23, and the inauguration of Biden on January 20, 2021.

The article narrates the details of events on the exit from the office the U.S. presidency made by Richard Nixon and the entry of Gerald Ford at the White House as Nixon's successor due to his resignation as caused by the Watergate case in the U.S. The article highlights Nixon's farewell speech and the oath taking for the exit and entrance of office of the president of the U.S. by Nixon and Ford, respectively. It reiterates the implication caused by the Watergate scandal and cover up made by Nixon inflicting the political system in the U.S.

The article reports on the oath taking of Hosni Mubarak as a successor of President Anwar Sadat in Egypt. It states that Mubarak was Anwar's closest aid and heir, who has succeeded to follow the footsteps of his slain mentor when he took the office immediately after the President's death. It outlines Mubarak's promises as a new President of the country especially on issues of the peace negotiation with Israel.

The article explores the experience of Lillian Carter, the mother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter and her family in Manhattan, New York. It is stated that Lillian became a reporter herself for Georgia's Columbus Ledger in which she recorded her impressions on tape, which were then phoned to the paper and put in print. It mentions that Lilian offered a novel account of how the President first declared his intention of seeking the presidency, while she was also free with advice for Jimmy. It adds that the three Carter sons and their wives filled in for the President at some of the 300 functions to which he was invited. It notes that their family attended a morning service at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Focuses on the government of Indonesia in light of the People's Consultative Assembly giving the presidency to Megawati Sukarnoputri, the vice president of Abdurrahman Wahid. Background on the leadership of Wahid; View that Megawati might not have the intellect to govern the country; Problems that she faces with the economy; Discussion of the political status of the military; Violence in the islands of the archipelago.

The article offers information on the second presidential transition in Kenya. It highlights the induction of second Kenyan President and successor to the late Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel Torotich Arap Moi, who swore to serve the people faithfully and impartially. It comments that Arap Moi's festive induction symbolized the country's achievement in affecting a painless, peaceful transition of power following Kenyatta'as death after 15 consecutive years of rule since their national independence. It states that arap Moi's program is relatively modest in its ambitions including more equitable land reform, further diversification of the heavily agricultural economy and increased Kenyan participation in private enterprise.

The article focuses on the presidential succession due to the death of President Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya in August 1978. It states that after the president's funeral, which will be attended by Prince Charles, the process of selecting the new president will begin. It mentions that the two groups of Kenya African National Union might nominate candidates for president. It says that former Foreign Minister Njoroge Mungai is the strongest member of the first group, however, he is not eligible for the presidency. Meanwhile, it says that the second group is led by Vice President Daniel Arap Moi who is a hard-working politician and a member of minority Kalenjin tribe. Furthermore, it reveals that Moi has an edge for the presidential position because he gained the support of several minority tribes.

Considers some private and public assessments of United States Vice President Dan Quayle that have intensified since President George Bush's May 4, 1991 episode with shortness of breath, which caused hearts to fibrillate across the nation and around the world. Political risks dumping Quayle; Damage to Bush's credibility in a switch; Searching for a running mate who could help compensate for Bush's weaknesses; Attractive alternatives.

The article reports on the assassination of Chad President Ngarta Tombalbaye when the presidential palace was attacked by soldiers and police led by General Mbailai Odingar in Ndjamena. It mentions that the death of the president was announced over national radio. General Odingar states that the armed forces exercised their responsibilities before God regarding the assassination of Tombalbaye. It reveals that Tombalbaye has oppressed political opponents and has fought a guerrilla war against the Moslem rebels starting in 1965. It states that General Felix Malloum was appointed as successor of Tombalbaye.

The article focuses on the transmission of power from President Juan José Arévalo to Colonel Jacobo Arbenz in Guatemala in 1951.

The article reports that House of Representatives have passed a resolution that proposes to amend the constitution and to clarify the leadership succession in the U.S. The proposed amendment provides that the President can choose a Vice President who is subject to confirmation by a majority vote of each House of Congress. However, the proposal does not change the law of presidential succession which mandates that the Speaker of the House would still be next in line after the Vice President.

The article reports on the coup d'etat in Argentina which aimed to remove President Arturo Frondizi from his position in 1962. It states that the insurgency was led by army general Raul Poggi who used the military force in the country to pressure the President to resign. It mentions that when Frondizi refused to leave his position voluntarily, he was arrested and brought to Martin Garcia Island. It notes that Senate President José Maria Guido took over as the new President in the country.

The article reports on the chaos that occurred in Brazil after the resignation of Janio Quadros as President of the country in 1961. It states that the violence started when the powerful military leaders in the country hindered the election of Vice President Joao Goulart as replacement of Quadros. Furthermore, they warned Goulart that he will be arrested if he returns in the country from his tour in China.

The article focuses on the last days of Dwight Eisenhower in office after eight years of service as president of the U.S. The former president had his final briefing for John Kennedy and expressed his major disappointment in office. He also issued a warning to the nation on handling crisis and emphasizes the need to maintain balance in and among national programs. Meanwhile, he was excited to live in a private life and decided to write, talk, and work for his ideas of government.

The article announces the appointment of ex-General Ernesto Geisel to succeed General Emilio Medici as the president of Brazil. It explains that Geisel, president of the state-owned petroleum monopoly, is the perfect choice to continue the military junta that has ruled Brazil since the 1964 coup which overthrew President Joao Goulart. It also emphasizes that Brazilians have favored his succession but doubts on whether he will ease the restrictions on Congress, political parties, and the press.

The article presents information regarding the succession of Egypt's President Anwar Sadat, with specific reference to Soviet Union Premier Aleksei Kosygin's visit to Cairo within a day after the death of Egypt's former President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Kosygin held three lengthy meetings with Sadat, former Prime Minister Ali Sabry and War Minister Mohammed Fawzi. It is reported that Soviets are anxious to protect their huge investment in arms and influence in Egypt.

The article reports on the power struggle in Soviet Union wherein several Politburo members are vying to succeed Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, who is reportedly indisposed. It states that the country is abuzz with rumors that contenders for Brezhnev's job who are tired of waiting for his death are attempting to force his resignation by challenging his family. Contenders for presidency include Konstantin Chernenko and Andrei Kirilenko.

The article reports on the accession of Vice President Hosni Mubarak as president in Egypt. It mentions that Mubarak, who emerged from the assault with no more than a bandaged left hand, will continue and fulfill Sadat's policies. It notes that Mubarak is the most attentive pupil and long-chosen successor of Sadat and despite the difference in their problem solving approach, the closeness of Sadat and Mubarak remain.

The article reports on the death of Agostinho Neto, a poet, doctor and revolutionary, who was Angola's first president in 1975. It says that Neto's Popular Liberation Movement of Angola (MPLA) became involved in a three-way power battle with the opponent rebel forces of Jonas Savimbi and Holden Roberto. It also reveals that Neto did not choose a successor before flying off to Moscow, Russia on September 6, 1979 and speculations about the country's new leader went primarily around four people within the MPLA including Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Lucio Lara, Iko Carreira and Lopo do Nasciemento.

The article considers the possible successor of U.S. President-elect Dwight Eisenhower if he dies prior to the meeting of the Electoral College in state capitals on December 15, 1952. The issue of succession has emerged due to the risk involved in his plan to travel to Korea. The next presidential candidate will be selected by the Republican National Committee in the case of the death of a winning candidate. Vice President-designate Richard Nixon and Senator Robert A. Taft are the potential successors.

The article reports that Vice President Ton Duc Thang of North Vietnam became the successor of President Ho Chi Minh after his death in September 1969. The National Assembly did not permit Thang to choose his vice president, instead they chose Nguyen Luong Bang as the new vice president. It also mentions that Thang is expected not to tamper the relations of Hanoi with the Soviet Union and China because he has been the president of North Vietnam-U.S.S.R Friendship Association.

The article focuses on the elected first president of the Fifth Republic in France, Charles de Gaulle. It states that De Gaulle won over his two opponents who are a communist mayor and a dean from Sorbonne. It mentions that De Gaulle will be the successor to two presidents of the Fourth Republic and 14 presidents of the Third Republic, as well as to two emperors. It adds that De Gaulle will start his rule after the last president of the Fourth Republic, René Coty, moves out of the palace.

The article focuses on the issue over the ambiguity of U.S. Constitution's Article II, Section I which rules the specifying conditions of vice president's take over for presidency. Delegate John Dickinson of Delaware lifted a question concerning the meaning of disability in the Consitution. It states that the U.S. Congress was blamed for its failure to act on the issue while the Cabinets faced the issue about the presidential term to be taken over by a vice president.

The article focuses on the succession of Carlos Garcia as the president of the Philippines after Ramon Magsaysay died in a plane crash. It states that Garcia would be taking the position out of Magsaysay's remaining nine months term. It also mentions that Garcia, like Harry Truman, was driven to perform the obligation independently. Meanwhile, Garcia appeared no man to meet what Magsaysay has done during his administration.

The article reports on the constitutional amendment agreed by former Liberal President Alberto Lleras Camargo and his successor, Conservative Guillermo Leon Valencia, to end the political violence in Argentina. It states that under the law, the Liberals and Conservatives will achieve equal political representation from Congress to city councils. It notes that the reform is considered the beginning of peaceful election in the country.

The article reports on the hardline stance of the successors of Russian leader Joseph Stalin against the U.S. and other non-Communist countries. Kliment Voroshilov, president of the Supreme Soviet Presidium, charged that imperialists in the U.S. are preparing for another war. Russian leaders said they will remain armed and will capitalize on positions won in the Far East.

The article explores the separation of various generations in Spain by a chasm. It is expected that the chasm between those Spaniards born after the Civil War and those born before it, who adhere to the ideals of Dictator Francisco Franco will grow wider. President Luis Carrero Blanco's successor Carlos Arias Navarro reshuffles the government, throwing out technocrats in favor of men in their 50s and 60s. The new regime of Franco finishes Opus Dei as a power in Spanish politics and the choice of Navarro is considered to stem from his belief that the solution to the country's problems is more repression.

The article analyzes the political ambition of House Speaker Carl Albert in securing continued control of the U.S. presidency by the Republican Party.

The article reflects on the scenario if the offices of both the U.S. President and Vice President should become vacant. It recounts the political crisis in the country, including the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew and the proposed impeachment of President Richard Nixon. It relates the debate of Boston Mayor Kevin White, Harvard Government professor Samuel Huntington, and Harvard Law Professor Paul Freund which reached into history to propound a fascinating and seemingly workable alternative . They reminisced the Constitutional Convention where a succession law was analyzed.

The article focuses on the controversial resignation of Argentina's President Héctor Cámpora and his Cabinet in 1973. It was reported that Dictator Juan Perón will be replacing Cámpora and the interim president will be head of the Chamber of Deputies, Ra Lastiri. The reason behind the resignation of Cámpora from his presidency was his alleged inability to control the urban violence in the country. Successor Perón will be faced with the problems resulting from the ousting of Cámpora.

The article discusses the team up between U.S. President Richard Nixon and Diplomat Henry Kissinger who are both trying to build strongly the global tranquility into lasting peace. It states that the two said individuals realized that it is better to spend their time and energy building a society rather than warring, and they can have summit to have a less dimmed trade than in bombs. It adds that Richard Nixon trusts that a future coalition of previously contending nations will act like a magnet and soon even hotheaded India will be closed in for its own good. On one hand, Kissinger has prepared a totally new diplomatic approach and brought a special compassion for human misery.

The article offers information on the announcement of successor for Haiti's Presidential post. As stated, Jean-Claude, son of President Francois Duvalier was named the new President of Haiti. Reportedly, deteriorating health of the former President Duvalier forced him to name his successor. Jean-Claude who is 21 year old, rose to the post after Haiti's National Assembly voted unanimously to lower the constitutional minimum age for a President from 40 to 20.

This article looks at the state of the Chinese government in 1923. It considers the Parliament as a myth and observes that the Tuchuns quarrel among themselves about the selection of the successor of President Li Yuan-Hung. It also notes that the government submitted a plan for the policing of the country's principal railways.