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South-east Asian media curbs will constrain populism

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The outlook for media freedoms in South-east Asia.

Persistent inflation will create a dilemma for the ECB

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EU

The ECB remains reluctant to increase rates, as supply-side shocks are the main cause of high consumer-price inflation, while core inflation is only barely above the 2…

Pakistan’s press freedom will deteriorate further

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PAKISTAN

It praised his coverage of civil-military relations in the country despite it apparently causing him and his employer, the Dawn Media Group (DMG), to come under pressure.

Freedom of expression may be stymied in India

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INDIA

Attacks on India's media.

Prospects for the Balkans in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for the Balkans in 2019.

Worsening security impels renewed Mali peace efforts

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MALI

Peace implementation progress.

Mauritanian senate abolition will be key battleground

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MAURITANIA

Senate abolition moves.

Tehran and Muscat could deepen economic ties

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IRAN/OMAN

Oman has historically maintained strong business and diplomatic links with Iran, cutting across the anti-Iranian political agenda pressed by Saudi Arabia on the other Gulf…

ECB will extend QE programme on December 3

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EURO-AREA

At a press conference after the previous meeting on October 22, ECB President Mario Draghi was clear that downside risks to the inflation outlook might lead to a reassessment at…

Pressure is growing on the ECB to make a rate change

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EU

She repeated her determination to respond through a mix of different instruments ('optionality'), in a conservative manner ('gradualism'), and using as much leeway as her mandate…