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Algeria may lose out from US Maghreb policy

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NORTH AFRICA/US

Biden looks set to renounce the previous administration's isolationism and confront global challenges, which in the North African context risk exacerbating long-standing…

Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

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UZBEKISTAN

Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…

Mongolia's stability and growth face external threats

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MONGOLIA

The political and economic outlook for Mongolia.

Burundi’s crisis may re-intensify as polls approach

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BURUNDI

Burundi's political outlook.

US brand still strong but needs to show effectiveness

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UNITED STATES

Recent events have complicated the military and diplomatic elements of this task, but the wider 'Brand America' which Biden wants to restore -- one that shows democratic…

Beijing prepares to seize gains from Trump win

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CHINA

The implications for China of Donald Trump's election as US president.

AMLO’s Mexico eyes non-interventionist foreign policy

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MEXICO

Mexican foreign policy.

Putin re-election leaves Russia's dilemma unresolved

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RUSSIA

With 98.8% of votes counted, turnout was put at 67.5%, close to the 70.0% the Kremlin had flagged up as desirable. Putin's victory is about continuity rather than a new start, and…

Tokyo’s approach to Washington will be dual

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JAPAN

Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy ahead of the US election in November: to deepen Japan's ties with the Biden administration, while also keeping open channels with Trump and…

Albania’s tourist boom will endure

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ALBANIA

Albanian tourism is booming. The country has posted Europe’s strongest growth in terms of overnight stays (the EU average was 13%). More than 60% of bookings came from foreign…