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India multiplies defence allies as indigenisation lags

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INDIA

India's defence sector.

Short-term US productivity moves do not signal trends

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UNITED STATES

The 2010s was the worst decade for productivity growth since the 1950s, capping living standards and the economy's growth potential. Productivity is the ratio of labour inputs to…

Romania's tax collection inefficiencies will persist

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ROMANIA

Romania’s failings in VAT collection.

Distortion by social media bots will become targeted

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INTERNATIONAL

Social media bots.

The Maghreb will struggle to adapt to climate change

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MAGHREB

The impact of climate change on Maghreb countries.

Business response will define Germany’s China strategy

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GERMANY

The strategy is an attempt to define a more coherent approach towards China, taking into account changes in China’s foreign and domestic policies. While being strongly critical of…

Turkey’s capital flows could increase post-election

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TURKEY

Turkey, which has underlying attractions for investors and lenders, needs foreign capital inflows for stability and growth. A change of government in May could accelerate net…

Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard

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JORDAN

Young people, who will be most affected in their lifetimes, are disadvantaged by a lack of relevant education and information provision. They are also more preoccupied by…

Protests present major challenges for Colombia’s Duque

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COLOMBIA

Almost a month of protests against a range of perceived government failings is putting pressure on President Ivan Duque, already weakened by plunging approval ratings and his…

Twitter hack exposes risks of social media influence

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INT

The incident’s impact extends beyond the firm itself: hijacked accounts of eminent individuals have the potential to exert significant influence on the public and the economy.