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Political system will limit liberalisation in Iran

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IRAN

Hardline conservatives have lost key elections to moderates -- but they still hold the balance of power

Security fears will strengthen Arab authoritarianism

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MIDDLE EAST

Young Arabs now see 'Islamic State', not reform, as the region's greatest challenge

Turkey’s economic ties with the EU remain strong

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TURKEY/EU

Despite the political rift between Turkey and the EU, trade and investment ties are resilient

Insecurity plagues Africa's equatorial belt

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CENTRAL AFRICA

From the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, violence permeated politics in 2016

Crucial polls will determine Myanmar's future

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MYANMAR

November's elections are a bellwether of the country's democratic direction

Lebanon’s election outcome adds to country’s woes

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LEBANON

No faction gained control of parliament following the May 15 election as Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority

Debts could crimp growth prospects in emerging markets

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INT

Debts issued by emerging markets have surged since 2008 and concerns are rising now monetary conditions are tightening

US immigration reforms imply fiscal and economic risks

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UNITED STATES

The immigration reform and fiscal debates are fused; making progress means hard-fought political battles

China reaches political crossroads as economy matures

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CHINA

The balance China has traditionally struck between economic openness and political repression may not hold much longer

Jair Bolsonaro will face a political jigsaw puzzle

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BRAZIL

Both state governorships and congressional seats have been captured by a wide range of parties