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Challenges for Norway’s premier will persist

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NORWAY

Among several factors, voters are disillusioned over persistent inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. The government’s image has also been damaged by its handling of a…

Ambitious EU key materials act to ease supply strains

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EU

The bill focuses on sourcing, extraction, processing and recycling of materials necessary for the production of solar panels, electric vehicles, heat pumps, wind farms…

Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

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GULF STATES

Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.

North-west Syria’s top rebel faction will keep control

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SYRIA

The official, Abu Ahmed Zakour, was reportedly associated with Iraqi-born former HTS leading figure Abu Mariya al-Qahtani, who was arrested in August amid ‘spying’ accusations…

Afghan opposition will struggle to remain relevant

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AFGHANISTAN

Meanwhile, long-standing opposition groups such as the National Resistance Front (NRF) and Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have re-launched armed campaigns within Afghanistan.

Turkey’s dependence on Gulf investment will grow

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TURKEY/GULF

The trip came just a few weeks after his victory in the presidential and parliamentary elections in May. The tour was part of Turkey’s push to improve ties with regional countries…

Lebanese elites may just manage to meet donor demands

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LEBANON

This follows the September 26 resignation of Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib, who failed to build consensus between fragmented elites, including Shia political-military…

Congo’s new government faces challenging tenure

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Over those two months, he had to untangle a complex political puzzle to construct a team that would not only be acceptable to the 24 different parties within President Felix…

Egypt anti-corruption drive will broaden military role

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EGYPT

The president's anti-corruption campaign.

The Lebanese election outcome is highly uncertain

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LEBANON

The presence in the election of a slew of anti-establishment parties has added another layer to the traditional pro- and anti-Hezbollah divide. Although the new parties seek to…