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EU climate progress will be most clear in renewables

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EU

Although the exact details of the package remain subject to clarification and amendment, it requires a much broader decarbonisation effort beyond the power sector, as well as…

Chinese missiles strengthen maritime control

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CHINA

China's latest activities in the South China Sea.

South Africa’s Mining Charter faces renewed opposition

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SOUTH AFRICA

While the latest draft by Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe is a significant improvement on its predecessor, it still requires extensive clarification and modification…

Guatemala's Giammattei will face immediate challenges

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GUATEMALA

The victory of Giammattei, of the opposition Vamos grouping, marks a win for conservative forces in Guatemala and a high rejection rate for Torres. However, a high abstention rate…

Trump win will test US allies and institutions

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UNITED STATES

With Republicans retaining their House and Senate majorities too, Trump is in a position to take unilateral action via his powers as chief executive, battle with Republican…

US guidance documents change will be transformative

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UNITED STATES

Guidance documents and legal compliance changes.

Tariffs could fracture EU-US partnership

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EU/US

The US administration’s announcement in March to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports triggered swift condemnation from Europe. Intense lobbying granted a temporary…

Rare admission reveals economic strain in North Korea

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NORTH KOREA

An already stretched and spartan economy has been hammered this year by anti-pandemic curbs which have hit trade, and now by severe flooding. Another typhoon is expected in coming…

Technical issues could slow Iran deal's implementation

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IRAN

For Iran, this preparation involves implementing restrictions on its nuclear facilities, while for the EU and the United States this means adopting the necessary legislation to…

East African oil ambitions will face challenges

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EAST AFRICA

Outlook for East African oil and gas developments.