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Israeli Arabs may increasingly support Zionist parties

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ISRAEL

Arab political directions in Israel.

Belarus political 'tolerance' fits foreign policy aims

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BELARUS

Belarus's leadership is navigating carefully between Russia and the EU, avoiding alignment with Moscow against the West and exploring ways of engaging Europe on trade. Cautious…

Mauritanian president’s ambitions may shape elections

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MAURITANIA

Prospects for a presidential third term and the upcoming local and legislative elections.

Putin's role in Russian economic policy will grow

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RUSSIA

Russian economic policy-making.

Junta leader will seek to control Gabon's transition

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GABON

This follows the September appointment by coup leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of a largely civilian transitional government, parliament and constitutional court to…

North Korea’s new missiles have multiple targets

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NORTH KOREA

These launches also have political aims, illustrated by an unprecedented weapons exhibition in Pyongyang. South Korea, too, staged an arms fair last week, its largest ever.

Mexico murder rates set to rise pre-election

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MEXICO

Security pre-election in Mexico.

Biden will expect divided government after midterms

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UNITED STATES

As President Joe Biden campaigns as leader of the Democratic Party ahead of November’s midterm elections, he will be preparing for the prospect of a Republican-controlled House…

Tajik election may be president's last before handover

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TAJIKISTAN

The decision to hold the election on October 11, a month earlier than scheduled, may be intended to pre-empt employment and energy problems, both likely to worsen before year-end.

Belarusian leader's actions reduce his options

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BELARUS

Western states have refocused attention on Belarus in the wake of the Ryanair plane diversion, and Lukashenka has responded with increasing hostility.