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Social, not economic, issues divide Brazilian politics

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BRAZIL

The recent furore over the bill highlights the degree to which ‘social’, rather than economic, issues increasingly define the ideological battle lines in Brazilian politics…

Race to succeed Jokowi may hinge on running mates

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INDONESIA

The president and vice president are elected on a joint ticket. The contest to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as president currently looks set to be a three-cornered fight.

New Secretary-General Guterres will reinvigorate UN

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INTERNATIONAL

Guterres has previously served as Portugal's prime minister (1995-2002) and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2005-15). He is an unusually strong pick in terms of his…

Elections in Indian-run Kashmir will be hard-fought

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INDIA

These will be the first assembly elections in the area since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government revoked the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status and…

Close Kenya election race offers little hope of change

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KENYA

However, public anger at deteriorating economic conditions means Ruto’s populist ‘Hustler Nation’ campaign continues to have mass appeal, ensuring the election will be hotly…

Cambodia’s Hun Manet will prioritise economy

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CAMBODIA

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) -- led by former premier Hun Sen, Hun Manet’s father -- won 120 out of 125 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house, in last July’s…

New type of attacks calls for UK strategy revision

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UNITED KINGDOM

Counterterrorism policies.

South Africa's Ramaphosa may struggle to push reforms

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SOUTH AFRICA

While Ramaphosa won one of the most contentious contests in the ANC's 105-year history, several of his allies failed to get elected to other top posts. Furthermore, controversial…

Rising crime will test Uganda’s security sector

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UGANDA

The identities and motives of the attackers remain contested, and police investigations are ongoing. However, two opposition legislators have been charged in connection with the…

Next generation US fighter jet project is in question

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US

The Air Force still has plans to build the fighter aircraft at the centre of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) system, but a pause of several months will allow more time to…