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Russian failures evident in air campaign

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RUSSIA

Reported losses of the advanced Su-34 are as high as for any aircraft, pointing to problems with its use, not technology

China’s Belt and Road will advance, despite setbacks

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CHINA/INT

Resistance to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is growing ahead of the second BRI summit in China

Lack of compromise may perpetuate Congo’s M23 crisis

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The M23 rebels advance further, while the Congolese government continues to reject negotiations

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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INT

Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

UK economy will remain services-dominated

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UK

Rebalancing an advanced economy towards manufacturing is an attempt to reverse the natural tide of development

The emerging markets recovery will be fragile

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INT

Economic disruption has lasted longer for EMDCs than for advanced economies and China; this will hinder their prospects

Western arms can help Ukraine slow Russian advance

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UKRAINE

The pace of arms deliveries has picked up but Ukraine complains the numbers and speed are inadequate

Latin American LGBT rights expand but face pushback

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LATIN AMERICA

Although equality laws are advancing in the region, progress is limited and violence still widespread

Population trends pose development challenges

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INT

Just 2% of global population gain in 2016-40 will be in advanced countries; 56% will be in Africa and the Middle East

Higher interest rates will stress real estate activity

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INTERNATIONAL

House prices have risen by 15% in emerging nations since end-2019 and 26% in advanced nations but price growth will slow