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Aid is a blunt tool for promoting democracy

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INT

The move reflects the conventional wisdom that aid can influence the behaviour of recipient countries, promoting democratic values. However, such goals are undermined by multiple…

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

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AFRICA

Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome. Across the continent, decisions of presidents to stand down from office are critical for avoiding…

Brazilian democracy is at risk of eroding

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BRAZIL

Concerns over democratic stability.

Disputed Zimbabwe poll will delay re-engagement

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ZIMBABWE

Mnangagwa narrowly avoided a second-round run-off with 50.8% of the vote, but opposition presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance…

New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

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EL SALVADOR

However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…

New Estonian government will be cautious until polls

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ESTONIA

A coalition between the Reform and Centre parties, it replaces Centre’s coalition with the populist radical right-wing Estonian Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) and the…

Macedonian government's fall could end economic reform

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MACEDONIA

Macedonia's fractious politics.

NAFTA talks will raise Mexican labour reform pressure

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MEXICO

Mexico's trade unions.

UK elections could be damaging for the Labour Party

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UNITED KINGDOM

The elections represent the first serious test of public confidence for the two main parties since the 2019 general election. It will also be the first major test for Labour…

Chechen leader narrows control as domestic risks rise

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RUSSIA

Reports of human rights abuses continue as Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov tries to maintain control through a period of greater uncertainty. He is appointing members of his…