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Saudi-US ties are in flux

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has assertively pursued its own interests vis-à-vis oil prices and Yemen and has refused to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. Over the last decade, Riyadh has…

New Thai constitution promises constant political flux

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THAILAND

To generate public support, the CDC this week circulated the draft's main provisions. Compared to Thailand's last two 'permanent' constitutions -- those of 1991 and 2007 -- the…

East African regional relations face a period of flux

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EAST AFRICA

This may have a profound effect on East Africa’s two main regional blocs -- the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the East African Community (EAC).

Belarus in flux as Moscow weighs options

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BELARUS

The sheer numbers probably explain why riot police did not follow orders to clear the streets. Alexander Lukashenka has appealed to Russia for help. Prosecutors have opened a…

EU may lack will to upgrade Berlin Process for Balkans

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BALKANS

The 2017 Western Balkan summit.

Tunisia’s democratic transition will struggle

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TUNISIA

This follows former Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa’s announcement on March 29 of a new, non-ideological party that includes technocrats and former ministers -- the Alternative Party…

Myanmar elections will beget coalition government

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MYANMAR

Scenarios for the outcome of November 8 elections.

Poorer Oman may align more closely with Saudi Arabia

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OMAN

The sultan this month paid his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, establishing institutions for ongoing cooperation. Under the previous ruler, Muscat was wary of Riyadh’s…

Algeria will gain little from the oil and gas windfall

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ALGERIA

Yet this has only provided temporary relief to the country’s chronic balance of payments problems, and the efforts of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to use this breathing space to…

Guterres reforms shake up UN agency dynamics

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INTERNATIONAL

Member state representatives are expected to use the opportunity to debate long-awaited reforms to the UN development system and make it clear which elements of UN…