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China’s 'left-behind' children pose long-term problem

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CHINA

Parental separation can last for years, with even visits rare. This takes a serious toll on children’s wellbeing and educational prospects and places a heavy burden on elderly…

US corporate duty of care faces reappraisal

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UNITED STATES

With the advent of President Joe Biden's administration, the country's experience with COVID-19 is becoming part of a new debate over whether healthcare should be a public good…

The appeal of national populism in Europe will grow

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EUROPE

National populism in Europe.

Psychedelic drug research will increase globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Government authorities, including in the United States, are speeding up licensing for clinical trials of these controlled drugs. Substantial philanthropic funding supports…

Abkhazia torn between Georgia and an impatient Russia

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GEORGIA

However serious Bzhania's intentions, it is significant that he spoke about joining a regional grouping rather than Russia itself. Although Abkhazia is dependent on Moscow, the…

Taiwan's elections will shape cross-Strait ties

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TAIWAN

The DPP’s presidential candidate is Lai Ching-te, a former legislator and vice president of Tsai Ing-wen, who cannot seek a third term due to constitutional limitations. Lai will…

New party leader sets scene for Taiwan elections

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TAIWAN

President Tsai Ing-wen resigned the post of party leader after the DPP performed poorly in local elections in November. Lai’s elevation to party chairman, in an uncontested vote…

Rising China’s greatest risks lie close to home

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CHINA

Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, the Koreas and the large ethnic Chinese populations of South-east Asia are the only societies with which China shares cultural affinity. Yet it is these…

New dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, readings of potential support for the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) differ. A plethora of small parties and independent…

Common interests will keep Turkey and Qatar together

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TURKEY/QATAR

Turkish-Qatari relations.