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New Czech export strategy will focus on innovation

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EASTERN EUROPE

The policy, aimed at bolstering economic resilience and global competitiveness, and forging new national champions, sets Czechia apart from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, the rest…

Delayed energy reforms raise risks for Poland

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POLAND

Poland is under pressure to align with EU policies on climate. However, it has failed to articulate a strategic vision for the energy sector as the mainstream political parties…

Saudi Arabia will accelerate water investments

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SAUDI ARABIA

In April, the state-owned Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) awarded a contract to install a seventh privately developed desalination plant and received bids for its first…

Algeria will tightly control private enterprise

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ALGERIA

Since his 2019 election, the president has introduced reforms to attract foreign investment, albeit only to a handful of sectors. The president remains opposed to opening the…

US outreach to Saudi Arabia could restore trust

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SAUDI ARABIA

Washington is trying to allay Saudi (and broader Gulf) concerns about its commitment to regional security, manage policy differences -- especially over oil prices -- better and…

France will pursue a balancing strategy towards China

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FRANCE

President Emmanuel Macron wants to maintain dialogue with President Xi Jinping as well as boost trade relations between the two countries. When it comes to defence and security…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

UN speech shows Biden continuing to champion Ukraine

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UNITED STATES

He reasserted the US commitment to the liberal international order that had been challenged by his predecessor, Donald Trump. The president focused on the need for cooperation to…

Slovak-Hungarian entente will not affect Western unity

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SLOVAKIA

The programme includes halting official military aid to Ukraine, as incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico promised during the election campaign. Recent elections in Central Europe…