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Party fractures will hinder Mozambique peace talks

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MOZAMBIQUE

Talks stalled on August 22 when both sides rejected the mediators' peace proposal. Since then, government forces have overrun a RENAMO base in the central Morrumbala district.

Finance institutions’ climate stress testing will grow

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INTERNATIONAL

Although there is agreement on baseline scenarios, modelling presents a huge challenge due to the unprecedentedly lengthy timescales, and there is a risk of significant divergence…

Mix of machines and human skills boosts cybersecurity

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INT

The risks of human error have been exacerbated by remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left workers physically disconnected from in-person access to IT support…

Strategic changes mean fresh New Zealand defence needs

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NEW ZEALAND

The statement commits the Labour-led coalition government at least to maintain, and possibly increase, New Zealand’s military capacity in response to the changing political and…

Private-sector fusion spending unlikely to make profit

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INTERNATIONAL

Even if technical feasibility can be established for fusion as an energy source, achieving economic viability will be challenging as the technology is complex and involves high…

Burundi’s foreign overtures may have mixed impacts

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BURUNDI

In contrast to his predecessor’s open hostility towards the multilateral system, Ndayishimiye stressed the importance of international cooperation. However, Ndayishimiye will have…

Ukraine's nuclear dependence on Russia will decline

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UKRAINE

Nuclear power plants (NPPs) account for over 50% of the electricity supply in Ukraine. Kyiv has been seeking to break its dependence on Russia in all spheres of the nuclear supply…

EU fiscal rule reform will raise member-state tensions

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EU

Debt and deficit rules have failed. Fiscal policy has become a matter of negotiation between the Commission and EU countries, with the former's judgement mattering more than…

Balkan #MeToo movement is gathering momentum

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BALKANS

The testimony of a Serbian actress against a former drama teacher has united women’s voices across Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia against sexual violence. University faculties have…

Iraqi factions will seek territorial gains

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IRAQ

With IS in retreat, many Iraqis fear conflict, as controversial questions about territory and administration rise up the agenda. These disputes are more complex than the prevalent…