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Blunders could baulk Brazil's reform agenda

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BRAZIL

The controversial move, followed by a still undefined legal battle as groups of victims of the 1964-85 dictatorship and their families sought to ban coup celebrations, added…

Rising crime will test Uganda’s security sector

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UGANDA

The identities and motives of the attackers remain contested, and police investigations are ongoing. However, two opposition legislators have been charged in connection with the…

Budget constrains Russia's arms purchase plans

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RUSSIA

Russian defence procurement programmes.

Russian defence spending constrained by fiscal caution

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RUSSIA

Scope for a substantial increase in military expenditure is slim due to the government's commitment to a cautious fiscal policy.

Russian arms procurement faces fiscal constraints

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RUSSIA

Russian defence spending and procurement.

Organised crime will remain entrenched in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

They discussed collaboration in fighting international organised crime in Paraguay, a growing concern for Washington. Paraguay’s geopolitical role has expanded recently as it has…

Iraqi Kurdistan is set to lose much of its autonomy

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IRAQ

Between deepening internal divisions, increased foreign pressure and a stark economic crisis, the semi-autonomy of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is facing its most severe…

South Africa health plan will fuel chronic uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, despite being a formal government policy goal since the ruling ANC’s 2007 national conference -- and the subject of extensive critical debate and public consultation…

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Drones will strengthen China's military

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CHINA

They are increasingly deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and already used in armed conflicts by foreign militaries. Drones linked to artificial intelligence (AI) are a…