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Kazakhstan's reform programme faces challenges

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KAZAKHSTAN

Since 2014, Kazakhstan has been confronted with a drastic reduction of export revenues due to the low price of oil, prompting repeated pledges of deeper structural reforms. In his…

Algerian efforts to diversify the economy will be slow

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ALGERIA

Beijing is already involved in several investment projects in Algeria, largely focused on exploiting the country’s untapped mineral resources. China will reportedly now invest…

Benin’s Talon is poised to secure re-election in 2021

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BENIN

He has said that he will announce next month whether he will contest the April 2021 presidential election. On the economic front, Talon’s first term has been very successful, but…

Public security fears will test Chile's new government

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CHILE

Doubts about the strength and effectiveness of the new left-wing government's approach to public order are a key factor in the sharp decline in the ratings of Boric, who took…

US-Russian nuclear arms treaty may lose relevance

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US/RUSSIA

Prospects for renewing the New START treaty

Modest Russian arms plan may dictate defensive posture

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RUSSIA

Cruise missiles are prioritised in Russia's rearmament programme to 2027, which is otherwise constrained by the prospect of only modest economic growth, making sustained high…

Biden backs rail revival with climate change link

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UNITED STATES

The rail industry is also stressing its green credentials as it seeks approval for a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern that would create the first company…

Canada’s military could face cuts after COVID-19

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CANADA

This comes as COVID-19 has necessitated state support payments to Canadians, skewing the government’s budget and spending priorities. Canada’s military faces possible budget cuts…

AMLO policies may hit Mexico-EU trade and investment

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MEXICO/EU

An agreement in principle in 2018, to modernise a 2000 trade deal to deepen trade and investment, is yet to be implemented. At the same time, controversial energy reforms pushed…

Algeria’s aviation sector will face stiff competition

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ALGERIA

The acquisition of 15 new aircraft -- orders confirmed in June -- will modernise the state-owned airline and enhance its offering, enabling it to fly more passengers further…