As Madagascar stumbles toward a National Conference meant to end systemic crises, one might wonder why intellectuals are not invited by the Refondation as a distinct group to current political dialogue. Yet there is little reason for real surprise: in a power structure dominated by the military and individuals who spent most of their lives in the public or political sector, the logic is one of uncontestable Fanjakana supremacy, with already existing difficulty in grasping any real distinction between the political world and civil society. Adding another layer with intellectuals thinking individually seems somewhat beyond such forces. We use the term intellectuals broadly: those who, through their knowledge, expertise, or analytical capacity, produce ideas meant to illuminate public debate. For years, several have developed genuine expertise on the crisis-generating nature of political practice in Madagascar. Their work could usefully illuminate Refondation deliberations. Examples include those allowing cross-cutting analysis of Madagascar's crisis factors: From One Crisis to Another and Deliquescence (Sefafi); Zafy, Ratsiraka, Ravalomanana (Jeannot Rasoloarison); The Enigma and the Paradox and Madagascar, From One Crisis to Another (Michel Roubaud, Mireille Razafindrakoto and Jean-Michel Wachsberger), as well as issue 251 of Contemporary Africa journal, whose dossier was dedicated to the anatomy of Madagascar's state of crisis. Recent months have also seen productions worth mentioning: Abolishing the State Without Conscience (Dr Ketakandriana Rafitoson), The Capture of the State (Brice Lejamble) and The Shaping of the State in Indian Ocean Postcolony: Malagasy Hybridity (Dr Juvence Ramasy). Thinking Without Weighing... It is true that politicians distrust intellectuals, reproaching them for not being malleable enough and having the unfortunate idea of using critical thinking, contrary to prevailing yes-manship. In circles in power since 1960, they prefer courtiers who applaud indiscriminately, and fake accounts paid for undignified propaganda on social media. We all see the result, 66 years after independence's return. When leaders intoxicate themselves with thanks and applause, they automatically lose lucidity, until May 13 Square opens their eyes. Meanwhile, they do not hesitate to intimidate intellectuals who speak too much to their liking, as recently with Harotsilavo Rakotoson. For decades, civil society, including media, has also produced and shared reflections of undeniable relevance, to which the political class pays no attention, though it should be the first to listen. The reason is simple: politicians only pay attention to what can bring them closer to power and keep them there. Suffice it to say they are unenthusiastic about the hobby horses mounted by civil society: moralizing public life, controlling political financing, cleaning up the electoral system, and building the pillars of genuine rule of law. At Madagascar-Tribune.com, we humbly but firmly recall that since January 2009, various editorialists have accumulated over 1,500 articles, 90% signed by the quartet Patrick A., Ndimby A., Patrick "Pitch Boule" Rakotomalala and Ikala Paingotra. Not forgetting those who honored the editorial board with their signature before leaving for various reasons, including Uncle Georges Rabehevitra, Sevane, Anthony Ramarolahihaingonirainy, or the late Mireille Rabenoro, Jean-Pierre Domenichini and Citoyenne malgache. Some signatures were more committed than others, but all responded to a healthy patriotic desire to denounce attacks on democracy and good governance, whoever the perpetrators. It just happened that from 2009 to 2025, it was mainly Andry Rajoelina who dominated news and decisions. Not Silent, But Unheard One often hears sharp criticism of Malagasy intellectuals, accusing them of silence and compromise. Yet one must distinguish silence from lack of listening. One need only inventory the themes addressed by communiqués published for years by Kmf-Cnoe, the Rohy movement, the Collective of Citizens and Civil Organizations (CCO), or, broadening the spectrum, the Conference of Bishops of Madagascar, to name but a few. The transmission belt meant to bring intellectuals' ideas to citizens functions poorly.