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Norms can undermine Middle East and Africa transitions

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MENA/ AFRICA

Transitions following a peace agreement are typically seen as major opportunities for democratisation and new constitution making, and sometimes for national dialogue…

Poor governance, weak institutions will dog eastern EU

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EU

Instability in eastern EU.

Portugal may look to Greece on debt renegotiation

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PORTUGAL

Political forces have emerged seeking to emulate anti-austerity parties in Greece and Spain, but Portugal's party system has so far proved resilient. Still, Portugal is not…

Elite churn raises cautious reform hopes in Montenegro

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MONTENEGRO

Its wider importance lies in the potential to stimulate trust in the electoral process, inspiring disillusioned populaces and weak opposition movements. Meanwhile, Serbia’s…

West will overlook Tunisia's transition troubles

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TUNISIA

Tunisia's foreign ties.

Gulf citizens will demand stronger nationality rights

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GULF STATES

Compared with the international norm, Gulf monarchies have unusual flexibility in granting and revoking nationality. This practice has risen sharply since the 2011 Arab uprisings…

Ambitious reform plan will test Saudi government

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi National Transformation Program.

Ideologues steer China to undemocratic future

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CHINA

The significance of the 'Four Comprehensives' ideological campaign.

Cambodia security forces could be election wildcard

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CAMBODIA

Elections and security.

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF looks to bolster presidency further

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ZIMBABWE

Amid a broader government crackdown on critical voices, these amendments risk rolling back hard-won improvements in the bipartisan, negotiated 2013 Constitution, eroding the…