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Fiscal discipline will be key part of euro-area reform

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EURO-AREA

Options for euro-area reform.

Ukraine war will force tough foreign choices on Serbia

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SERBIA

The war in Ukraine challenges that policy. The West is certain to apply all its leverage to get Belgrade to join Western sanctions against Russia and take a stand on the war.

EU's Digital Markets Act could transform tech industry

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EU

The DMA establishes a series of prohibitions and obligations for the largest technology companies and empowers the European Commission to investigate anticompetitive practices and…

Kuwait’s next crown prince may herald policy change

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KUWAIT

As emir and before that as foreign minister, Sabah was the key architect of the moderate foreign policy that characterises Kuwait today. The new ruler, Nawaf, was formerly deputy…

Allies will seek reassurance from next US president

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UNITED STATES

Trump's statements on foreign policy have vexed the leaders of countries allied with the United States, particularly NATO members and in East Asia. Both Clinton and Trump have…

Al-Shabaab will entrench its gains in Somalia

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SOMALIA

Already on the rise, al-Shabaab now also benefits from rising distraction among its domestic and international opponents, which may prolong efforts to defeat it by many years.

Evidence tilts towards Ukraine war likelihood

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

Western leaders are talking to one another and Moscow in a bid to change Russian President Vladimir Putin's mind -- if he has in fact decided on an attack. If he plans an…

New Secretary-General Guterres will reinvigorate UN

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INTERNATIONAL

Guterres has previously served as Portugal's prime minister (1995-2002) and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2005-15). He is an unusually strong pick in terms of his…

Canadian parties will take sides in China inquiry row

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CANADA

Johnston was chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to determine whether a public inquiry should be held on the issue, and has concluded it should not. However, opposition…

Internal security will drive Bahrain’s foreign policy

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BAHRAIN

Ten years after it experienced mass protests during the 2011 Arab uprisings, Manama remains deeply concerned about the potential threat from a Shia-led opposition -- and its…