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Drought and fires show Brazil’s climate vulnerability

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BRAZIL

This has led to a substantial reduction in river flows, with serious current or potential impacts on agriculture, foreign trade, and hydroelectric generation. The drought…

Divisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security

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SOMALIA

The development has generated headlines due to Somalia’s push to replace Ethiopian troops with Egyptian forces. Less remarked upon but no less consequential is the fact that…

Ethnic factors will shape Afghan Taliban factionalism

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AFGHANISTAN

The trip came as a surprise, as he is a reclusive individual who usually remains in his base in the south-western Kandahar province. Haibatullah met prominent Taliban figures…

New fiscal measures unlikely to solve Greeks’ problems

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GREECE

A broad range of new measures aim to address Greeks’ growing dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living, deteriorating quality of public services, over-tourism and rising…

Chinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high

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INTERNATIONAL

China, the dominant producer, has seen output fall by 80% since 2016 while domestic demand has risen, resulting in a sharp fall in exports. This has curbed the ability of foreign…

Vietnam will expand US security ties incrementally

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VIETNAM

Earlier this month, Defence Minister Phan Van Giang met US counterpart Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. In September 2023, during a visit by Biden to Vietnam, Hanoi and Washington…

Housing market distortions will hinder economic growth

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INTERNATIONAL

High home ownership has economic benefits but is correlated with high prices. Allied with reduced mortgage availability and higher borrowing costs, this is now exerting a…

China’s people-to-people exchanges will diminish

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CHINA

The government has eased inbound travel restrictions, but China’s intelligence and security services are warning of foreign espionage -- in line with broader anti-foreign and…