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Middle East refugee return would destabilise situation

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MIDDLE EAST

Regional host countries are increasingly calling for the voluntary or forced return of Syrian refugees at a time when Western countries are distracted by the flow of Ukrainian…

Venezuelan migrants are long-term Latin American issue

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LATIN AMERICA

The impact of Venezuelan migrant outflows in Latin America.

Japan will increase soft power through Rugby World Cup

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JAPAN

By hosting the event, Japan aims to project to the world an image of a sophisticated, welcoming and culturally open country.

Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

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RUSSIA

Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…

East Africa faces tough questions over AFCON 2027

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EAST AFRICA

The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…

China's pledged foreign investment may not materialise

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CHINA

The high failure rate of Chinese investment overseas.

Brazil's BNDES may improve transparency practices

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BRAZIL

The National Development Bank.

China cannot fill NATO vacuum in Afghanistan

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CHINA/AFGHANISTAN

China's relations with Afghanistan.

Diversifying Gulf economies will spur labour politics

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GULF STATES

As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…

Syria humanitarian response lacks long-term strategy

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SYRIA/INT

Syria humanitarian crisis.