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Key strait will remain South-east Asian piracy hotspot

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Singapore Strait, one of South-east Asia’s busiest trade routes, had more attacks than any other area in the world. Attacks against shipping are a persistent problem in the…

Congo insecurity may grow as public order unravels

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Insecurity in eastern Congo

Western Sahara's new envoy faces old challenges

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WESTERN SAHARA

On October 6, the UN Secretary-General announced the appointment of a new personal envoy to the Western Sahara dispute, Staffan de Mistura, an Italian diplomat with a four-decade…

Prospects for Nigeria in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

Further deployments of security personnel to the main conflict hotspots are likely as the administration seeks to gain a symbolic advantage over major bandit groups ahead of an…

China’s defence spending will remain stable

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CHINA

Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress since 2021 in developing its renewable energy sector. However, it contributes less than 5% to total electricity output. By end-2023…

New deal will raise biodiversity as a global priority

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INTERNATIONAL

Biodiversity loss is as much of a threat to life on earth as climate change. Without action, millions of species face extinction and ecosystems will cross irreversible tipping…

China could edge into a wider Mideast diplomatic role

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MIDDLE EAST/CHINA

He said that the China-mediated Iran-Saudi rapprochement announced on March 10 would play a major role in strengthening regional unity and cooperation. The deal caused widespread…

Brussels will grow as target for Chinese spies

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CHINA/EU

Chinese espionage in Brussels.

Omicron may hinder expansion of Mexico tourism

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MEXICO

He said tourism receipts were likely to reach USD35.2bn in 2022 due to a 22.5% increase in the number of planned passenger air tickets relative to 2019.