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Sudan’s draft electoral law will deepen poll fears

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SUDAN

Sudan's draft electoral law.

US midterm elections pose challenges for Democrats

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UNITED STATES

At present, Republicans need to gain only five seats to take control of the House of Representatives and just one to control the Senate. Awareness that the party holding the White…

Obama's push on nuclear arms control faces hurdles

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US/INT

The US arms control agenda.

Reserve ratios tighten offshore renminbi control

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CHINA

The move will have a significant immediate impact on the cost of capital in the offshore renminbi market. More importantly, it highlights the difficult balance being struck by…

Cybersecurity of operational technology is essential

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INT

Physical systems that OT controls and monitors can pose wide-ranging and serious risks if compromised. Cybersecurity for OT therefore requires traditional controls, including…

Conflict risks will rise as Ukraine peace talks stall

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UKRAINE

Slow progress on implementing a peace settlement for Ukraine.

China’s control of rare earths will take a new form

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CHINA

Ten years after first imposing export restrictions on these metals, China's dominance has shifted but not waned. President Xi Jinping's visit to a rare earth magnet factory at the…

Opposition faces obstacles in Somalia’s Jubaland polls

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SOMALIA

This contest will be closely watched given the controversies that surrounded alleged FGS interference in Somalia’s last regional elections in South-west state, as well as broader…

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

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ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Islamic State finances can withstand oil losses

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SYRIA/IRAQ

The US-led coalition operating in Iraq and Syria has stepped up efforts to disrupt ISG's financial operations in recent months, primarily through the bombing of oil production…