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Canada trucker protests may alter political landscape

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CANADA

While a majority of Canadians support the measures that Trudeau ultimately took to clear the protests, his handling of the situation saw a spike in his disapproval rating…

New Kenyan president faces uphill challenge to deliver

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KENYA

Most notably, the president promised to reinvigorate the economy through a bottom-up approach that rewards Kenya’s “hustlers” -- those who must work and ‘hustle’ for a living…

Australia's stubborn inflation may trigger a rate rise

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AUSTRALIA

The uptick in inflation also raises questions about the Labor government’s efforts to reduce living costs as it prepares for an election in mid-2025. Opinion polls indicate that…

Moldovan president faces anti-reform parliament

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MOLDOVA

She added more than 450,000 votes to her first-round score. Incumbent President Igor Dodon grudgingly conceded defeat, and Russia as well as the EU offered congratulations.

Entrepreneurs to drive developing nations’ investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Start-up ecosystems in developing countries.

Political rifts could undermine Ivory Coast growth

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IVORY COAST

Strong GDP growth projections (8.5% in 2015, according to the World Bank) and positive sentiment towards President Alassane Ouattara's pro-business government will ensure strong…

Ireland’s Varadkar will face daunting challenges

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IRELAND

Varadkar’s Fine Gael (FG) has been in coalition with Fianna Fail (FF) and the Greens since 2020; they agreed that Varadkar would replace FF leader Micheal Martin as taoiseach…

Putin hovers between Russian and 'Eurasian' aims

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RUSSIA

Putin has alternated between this limited war aim and a desire for the total conquest of Ukraine. These seemingly incompatible aims stem from different nationalist traditions, one…

Next EU summit may alter some of Turkish migrant deal

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EU/TURKEY

Leaders have tried to put a positive spin on the inconclusive result, insisting they outlined the main principles of a deal and would work out details over the next ten days…

Eastern members face EU fiscal deficit procedure

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EASTERN EUROPE

Eleven members are expected to be found in breach of the EU’s rules governing fiscal deficits and public debt, including three or four of the Visegrad Four (V4) states. These…