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Nepotism scandal will pose reform risks in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

The move follows a mounting nepotism scandal known as ‘nepobabies’ -- the appointment without any open selection process of many close relatives as ‘advisers’ to politicians in…

Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

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MOLDOVA

A recent reshuffle raises questions about whether government can avoid returning to old problems of infighting and nepotism; this is important if IMF support is to continue. Until…

South Korean chipmakers’ competition will intensify

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SOUTH KOREA

Lee promptly returned to business, visiting the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia on February 6-11. Meanwhile, SE’s rival SK hynix -- flagship of SK, the second-largest chaebol -…

Georgian Dream wins more power but not legitimacy

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GEORGIA

Constitutional change in Georgia.

Kazakhstan's reform programme faces challenges

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KAZAKHSTAN

Since 2014, Kazakhstan has been confronted with a drastic reduction of export revenues due to the low price of oil, prompting repeated pledges of deeper structural reforms. In his…

Middle East instability will slow security reform

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MIDDLE EAST

Security sector reform in the Arab world.

Angola leader could rescind his 2018 retirement pledge

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ANGOLA

Political outlook for Angola.

South Sudan's economic recovery requires deeper reform

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SOUTH SUDAN

Management of South Sudan's economy

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Constitutional wrangles will shape Senegal's outlook

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SENEGAL

This means that he will not face an election until 2019, if he chooses to stand again. Meanwhile, a constitutional referendum on whether to limit future presidents to two terms of…