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Abe's death gives Kishida more leeway

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JAPAN

Not all former prime ministers have sought to influence political affairs after retirement. However, since taking control of the largest faction within the party late last year…

Expats and Gulf state locals will compete for jobs

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GULF STATES

As the era of high oil revenues comes to an end, the two states are planning for different economies -- with profound impacts on state-society relations and the social contract…

Quantum computing revolution may be decades away

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INT

Outlook for quantum computing.

Infrastructure is key to Colombian government goals

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COLOMBIA

Petro is uncomfortable with public-private partnerships, but appears willing to look beyond that in pursuit of broader development goals; improved infrastructure is considered…

African digital economy sees steady but uneven growth

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AFRICA

The number of digital gig workers increased, mainly in relatively low-paid driving jobs involving home deliveries and transportation. There has been a significantly smaller…

Tribal role in Yemen war is under-rated

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YEMEN

Tribes are an important and under-acknowledged element in Yemen’s social, security and political structures. Any agreement to end the civil war needs to take into consideration…

COVID concerns will consume Macron's domestic agenda

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FRANCE

It was expected that the reshuffle would reflect a policy pivot towards social and environmental priorities in the wake of COVID-19 and as a response to the outcome of local…

COVID-19 could deepen social cleavages in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

Social and security implications of COVID-19 in the GCC states.

Bolivia’s Morales may become victim of his own success

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BOLIVIA

The political longevity of Evo Morales.

West African chiefs will wield political influence

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WEST AFRICA

This caps years of rivalries over the kingdom’s succession in which families and political parties manoeuvred behind different candidates. Links between traditional authorities…