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War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

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RUSSIA

A combination of the threat of US sanctions, shifting patterns of demand on international markets, and the growing demands of Russia’s own military has caused arms exports to…

Tanzania health act poses opportunities and challenges

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TANZANIA

The scheme was born out of the populist politics of former President John Magufuli (2015-21) but its realisation under Samia reflects a combination of the president’s own…

Foreign access to information in China will worsen

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CHINA

The revision coincides with an increase in information-security related actions against foreign actors and their Chinese service providers. This combination of legal and…

Togo's ruling party is poised to win legislative polls

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TOGO

An opposition boycott of the most recent 2018 polls has meant that the ruling Union for the Republic (Unir) party has managed to pass legislation unchallenged in the past five…

Brazil's Amazon drought poses environmental challenges

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BRAZIL

Since late September rains have failed in the Amazon region, causing the most severe drought in over a century. Factors including El Nino, climate change and ongoing fires are…

Climate adaptation action to strengthen globally

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INTERNATIONAL

This is likely to be the first indicator of a push to drive adaptation up the political agenda in 2024.

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…

Biden's foreign policy goals face pressure at home

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UNITED STATES

Zelensky failed to convince Congress to unlock USD61bn of stalled assistance to Ukraine. As the presidential election looms, President Joe Biden will need to draw on significant…

Inert anodes offer aluminium decarbonisation advance

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INT

Highlighting the importance of decarbonising the sector, demand for aluminium is expected to rise by 40% by 2030. Decarbonisation of alumina refining is dependent on renewable…

Kazakhstan will struggle to boost oil output

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KAZAKHSTAN

Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…