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Iran will develop more ballistic and cruise missiles

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IRAN

The Paveh might be the next generation version of the Quds, which was used in the attacks against Saudi Aramco facilities in 2019. Iran proclaims a 2,000-kilometre limit on its…

US crackdowns may impel global 'Dark Web' successors

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INT/US

The 'Dark Web'.

Israel’s 2019 budget assumptions have long-term risks

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ISRAEL

The Knesset (parliament) approved the 2019 state budget on March 15, over nine months early. The 480-billion-shekel (138-billion-dollar) spending package is mildly expansionary at…

Trump talk will exacerbate North Korean insecurity

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NORTH KOREA/US

Although North Korea’s nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are still rudimentary by international standards, Pyongyang’s threats of striking targets in…

Washington will prove a paper tiger on North Korea

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NORTH KOREA/US

Since its first nuclear test in 2006, North Korea has made steady progress in nuclear weapons technology. The July 4 ICBM test reflects its progress on delivery systems with…

China’s social credit has pros and cons for firms

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CHINA

Most commentary outside China focuses on the impact on individuals, but its main goal is to regulate businesses. The corporate SCS differs from the individual SCS in significant…

Uncertainties over COVID-19 impacts fuel market fears

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INTERNATIONAL

Financial market reactions to the pandemic

Madagascar's presidential poll may not end instability

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MADAGASCAR

Rajoelina was installed as president following a military coup that toppled Ravalomanana in 2009. Following four years of protracted negotiations and pressure from international…

Big tech's anti-Trump activism to have limited impact

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INT

Facebook has indefinitely suspended Trump from its main platform and Instagram, while Twitter has done so permanently for his role in instigating violence at US Capitol Hill on…

Different demand pictures dominate the outlook for oil

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INTERNATIONAL

Markets have largely taken Red Sea trade disruption in their stride. Increased non-OPEC supply is expected this year, leaving the major uncertainty around the impact on demand of…