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Risks and opportunities 2021: Former Soviet states

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CIS

As the former Soviet space reels under COVID’s economic impact, more states are in conflict or political turmoil

Latin American elections are unusually unpredictable

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LATIN AMERICA

Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and widespread corruption will be key factors in many elections

Russia's ruling party ahead despite blame for economy

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RUSSIA

September's Duma election is meant to showcase a resurgent, vibrant Russia, not competitive democracy

Succession risks cloud Africa's transition outlook

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AFRICA

Regime stability -- rather than democratic competitiveness -- is a better barometer of smooth political transition

Risks and opportunities 2019 - Upcoming elections

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INT

Election doubts across the world will raise uncertainties in 2019

Low approval can hobble Latin American presidents

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LATAM

Low approval ratings for many Latin American presidents highlight the risks associated with personalist government

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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INT

Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

Multiple crises may unravel Ethiopia’s transition

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ETHIOPIA

An ambitious reform agenda is faltering amid interrelated national and regional crises and brinkmanship on all sides

Privacy and security policies lag biometric data use

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INT

People are submitting vast amounts of biometric data to governments and private firms, knowingly and unknowingly

Minor parties will decide Slovakia’s next government

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SLOVAKIA

The September 30 Slovak elections will likely produce a fragmented parliament, as in every election except 2012