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Russia will weigh up escalatory options

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RUSSIA

President Vladimir Putin’s assertion that permission for Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia “will mean that NATO countries, the United States…

Oil price moves have limited impact on wider inflation

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INTERNATIONAL

In reality, the oil price has less influence on inflationary trends and expectations today than in earlier decades, partly because central banks have greater credibility and…

Weak policing hampers South Africa’s crime response

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, the policing response has been beset by deficiencies of leadership, resources and policies, compounded by structural weaknesses that are the legacy of state capture.

Nigerian Vice President Shettima may grow in influence

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NIGERIA

This follows earlier comments from Shettima emphasising the usefulness of negotiations in ending conflict in the region. Although exercising limited political influence within the…

Gaza war puts US corporates in a tight spot

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US

Speaking out risks a backlash from employees and other stakeholders for 'picking sides', while saying nothing risks castigation for moral vacuity or being held complicit by…

Walz may help reorient the US Democratic campaign

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US

While not an obvious choice as vice-presidential running mate for Harris, Walz offers connections to several elements of the coalition that makes up the Democratic Party and a…

China will prioritise domestic over foreign policy

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CHINA

President Xi Jinping in a speech commended the accomplishments of China’s leadership since he came to power over a decade ago. At a time when China faces growing economic…

Varying economic performance metrics muddy the outlook

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UNITED STATES

Estimates of income rather than output, of household rather than firms' employment, and of real rather than nominal wages often diverge, but the gap has widened since the…

Long-delayed Romanian motorway will help Ukraine

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ROMANIA

This offers Ukraine enhanced connectivity to the EU, increasing the volume of throughputs in response to Russia’s restrictions on Black Sea shipping, but also responding to…

Guinean junta will seek to increase control over army

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GUINEA

Most recently, the junta has dismissed some 40 officers following the May arrest and June conviction and death in detention of former junta number two and army chief, Sadiba…