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Japan’s Indo-Pacific concept resonates in Europe

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JAPAN

Though not explicitly aimed at China, it is in fact an expression of commitment to defending a status quo that China’s capabilities and behaviour increasingly challenge. European…

Beijing’s ambitions and assertiveness will grow

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CHINA

The senior leadership seeks to defend its position within China, first and foremost by preserving and strengthening the power of the Party through which it rules. China’s growing…

Mexico’s justice reform plans will fall short

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MEXICO

Judicial reform.

Ankara will remain cool on climate change

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TURKEY

Turkey's decision to postpone ratification of the Paris Agreement.

Cuban oil politics may strengthen US rapprochement

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CUBA

The December 17, 2014 announcement US President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro of Cuba of plans to normalise relations between Washington and Havana after more…

Upcoming Romania elections will bring controversies

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ROMANIA

The two parties are attempting to keep their opponents at bay, especially the national-conservative Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), by running jointly in the European…

China will prioritise domestic over foreign policy

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CHINA

President Xi Jinping in a speech commended the accomplishments of China’s leadership since he came to power over a decade ago. At a time when China faces growing economic…

Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

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KENYA

Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…

Global internet governance faces strain not severance

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INT

Since the internet’s inception as a military and research tool through to its development as a global platform for communication, commerce and collaboration, its governance has…

Anti-graft moves will hurt banking sector in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

This was soon after further details emerged about previously reported financial scandals. The largest involves alleged embezzlement of more than VND300tn (well over USD12bn) from…