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Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Uganda campaign clashes presage post-election unrest

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UGANDA

Wine’s arrest on November 18 sparked two days of protests and a heavy-handed security response that killed at least 54 people. Tensions remain high, and recurrent standoffs…

Zimbabwe’s vice president could be sidelined by party

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ZIMBABWE

ZANU-PF infighting.

Uganda’s opposition faces unity challenge

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UGANDA

Outlook for Uganda's opposition.

US government’s investment intervention will grow

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US/INT

Government intervention in foreign inward and outward investments and mergers.

O’Brien begins as US National Security Advisor

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UNITED STATES

O’Brien succeeds John Bolton, who left the post on September 10. His candidacy was supported by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and senior presidential advisor Jared Kushner…

Leader's third term plan will mar Benin's outlook

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BENIN

Benin's political outlook.

Opposition weakness will help Polish ruling coalition

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POLAND

At the beginning of 2021, the ZP coalition of the Law and Justice (PiS), Accord and United Poland (SP) parties is stable, but not as strong as it has been in previous years. This…

US proposals threaten NAFTA’s regional auto sector

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NAFTA

The North American auto sector.

Russian gas cut would hurt EU’s eastern members most

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EASTERN EUROPE

Energy exports have been Russia’s potent weapon against Europe since the Ukraine war began. When NS1 closed for maintenance in July, fears mounted that flows would not resume…