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Israel’s Gaza war aims will founder on contradictions

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ISRAEL

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is playing a short-term tactical game, at home and abroad

Multiple risks threaten Nigeria’s economic recovery

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NIGERIA

Political and security risks will overshadow Abuja’s attempts at a rebound

States of the wider Gulf vary over energy transition

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MIDDLE EAST

Despite strong climate rhetoric by some, the pragmatic focus is on maximising medium-term oil and gas output

Droughts pose serious socio-economic risks in Mexico

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MEXICO

Mexico has long been prone to droughts, but this year’s have been particularly serious

Water stress will drive government cooperation

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INTERNATIONAL

Coordinated regional water management will be necessary to relieve inadequate supply

South-east Asian tourism will need more investment

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Increasing visitor numbers will challenge the region’s countries to boost spending on the tourism sector

COVID-19 gains pace despite Latin America lockdowns

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America has over 7 million cases and 270,000 deaths, up from 2 million and 100,000 at end-June

Congo’s siege tactics may fail to bring stability

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Two of the country’s conflict-affected eastern provinces have been placed under military control