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Middle East repression fears drive Islamist pragmatism

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MIDDLE EAST

Islamist movements saw rapid political successes in the aftermath of the 2011 Arab uprisings, but this was followed by the brutal repression of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood…

German 'Reichsbuerger' will pose limited threat

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GERMANY

The 'Reichsbuerger' ('citizens of the Reich') are Germans who reject the legitimacy of the current state and are often associated with the far-right, anti-Semitic scene. They have…

Russian truckers' protest portends social angst

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RUSSIA

While Putin may have succeeded in saving Syria's president and continues to destabilise Ukraine, he is facing a domestic challenge from Russia's truck drivers. They have rallied…

Prospects for Western EU in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

In addition to addressing the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, Angela Merkel, who has provided stable leadership in Germany and the EU over the past 15 years, will depart…

Nominations clarify political panorama in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The deadline also revealed party lists for congressional seats -- and that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will not be a candidate for public office once her term expires…

Anonymity will protect Turks' social media use

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TURKEY

Control of social media in Turkey.

Angolan youth frustrations could grow

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ANGOLA

Both reflecting and channelling recent localised protests about various issues, this movement of non-party youth has become a focal point for growing frustration with President…

Balkan #MeToo movement is gathering momentum

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BALKANS

The testimony of a Serbian actress against a former drama teacher has united women’s voices across Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia against sexual violence. University faculties have…

Uganda will face lengthy battle over land acquisition

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UGANDA

The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…

Iraqi media and online commentators face new threats

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IRAQ

The advent of the new federal prime minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, himself a former journalist, brought a temporary lull, but deadly partisanship is now returning to the media…