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Ankara hopes its Syrian invasion may now go ahead

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TURKEY

Turkish objectives in Syria.

Hong Kong's unelected leader still needs elite support

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HONG KONG

The incumbent, Carrie Lam, announced earlier this month that she would not run for re-election. Four days later, her chief secretary, John Lee, resigned and revealed that he would…

Ukrainian officials downplay Russian invasion fears

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on November 29 called for action "now, not later" to "deter" Russia. The same day, US Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said the…

Tanzania’s new president initiates small shifts

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TANZANIA

The following day she announced a cabinet reshuffle to fill his position, moving Mwigulu Nchemba into the finance ministry and making a number of other changes across the cabinet.

Colombia's lorry strike to cause weeks of disruption

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COLOMBIA

The disturbances marked the 45th consecutive day of industrial action by the truckers' unions. Striking drivers have refused to transport cargo and have blockaded major transport…

Next New York mayor will be powerful but constrained

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UNITED STATES

The city's next mayor must get office workers back into New York to protect its commercial tax base. Polling day for the Democratic primary, which will in effect choose the mayor…

Tanzanian ruling party tightens its grip with new laws

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TANZANIA

Political freedoms in Tanzania.

US confirmation hearings will trial midterm messaging

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UNITED STATES

A Supreme Court Justice holds a lifetime appointment in an institution that currently appears intent on involving itself in some of the central political issues facing the nation…

Tanzania’s president will blend change with continuity

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TANZANIA

Having now completed her first 100 days in office, her style distinguishes her from her predecessor but there is considerable policy continuity. As with Magufuli, the focus of her…

Freedom of expression faces new barriers in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

The regulations add to a body of legislation that has expanded rapidly under President John Magufuli’s administration, creating deep concern over freedom of expression in the…