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Kuwait's political tensions will likely persist

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KUWAIT

This followed elections held on June 6 -- the tenth round since 2006. The polls resulted in the re-election of most members of the 2022 parliament, a show of support from voters…

Citizenship case will weaken Australia’s Turnbull

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AUSTRALIA

In a unanimous judgement, the High Court has upheld its previous rulings that candidates for the federal parliament may not, at the time of their nomination for election, have…

UK Parliament is unlikely to stop no-deal Brexit

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UNITED KINGDOM

Members of Parliament (MPs) opposed to a no-deal Brexit have won a crucial vote that will allow them to take control of the parliamentary timetable today and table a motion to…

Croatian premier is on brink of calling early election

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CROATIA

The governing coalition of the right-wing Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and its junior partner, the centrist Bridge (Most) of Independent Lists, has collapsed. With 56 seats in…

UK Labour Party is unlikely to split before 2020 vote

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UNITED KINGDOM

While 62% of party members and registered supporters voted for Corbyn, over 80% of members of parliament (MPs) supported a vote of no confidence against him on June 28. However…

Benin’s president will face emboldened opposition

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BENIN

The urgency of the government’s economic reform efforts has mounted after a series of legislative setbacks for President Patrice Talon, including the failure of his signature…

Threat of deselection will weaken UK parties

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UNITED KINGDOM

The likely fallout from the resignation of twelve Conservative and Labour MPs and the emergence of the breakaway Independent Group.

UK no-confidence vote brings a general election closer

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UNITED KINGDOM

The vote will keep May in power for the time being but identifies the level of opposition to the ‘withdrawal agreement’ within her own party before the agreement goes to…

Leading Kosovo politicians face war crimes indictments

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KOSOVO

Kosovo’s government has abandoned its attempt to block the work of a court set up to try former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK) for war crimes. As a consequence, some…

Reforms will strengthen Singapore opposition

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SINGAPORE

Constitutional reform in Singapore.