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EU-UK trade war remains unlikely despite escalation

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EU/UK

The move is viewed in Brussels as an attempt to force the EU into re-writing the protocol agreement, something which the EU vehemently rejects. The EU has a range of retaliatory…

EU-UK FTA leaves open the prospect of future conflict

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EU/UK

The agreement offers zero quotas and tariffs on most goods, but there is little coverage on services while trade flows face disruption from significant non-tariff barriers.

Calls to audit social media algorithms will rise

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INT

The problem of misinformation, polarisation and harmful content on social media has in recent years exposed the ineffectiveness of self-regulation by platform operators. Yet…

The outlook for UK-EU relations is poor

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UK-EU

They are intended to set the framework for the future economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the EU. However, they have become a source of deep political division…

Consumer rights ruling may erode public trust in Chile

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CHILE

Consumer rights issues.

Jordanian tribal frustrations will be kept in check

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JORDAN

Economic frustrations and political corruption are eroding tribal support for the ruling monarchy. Previously, tribes were considered the bedrock of Hashemite rule. Importantly…

Dutch vote could upset EU's Ukraine policy

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NETHERLANDS

This does not mean reimposing pre-Schengen border controls, Dijkhoff said. However, last September, mobile patrols initiated random checks for smugglers and those ineligible for…

Resource wealth distribution will test Mozambique

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MOZAMBIQUE

Resource politics in Mozambique.

The cyber insurance market will grow rapidly

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INTERNATIONAL

Ransomware attacks have surged this year, and ransomware payments and cyber insurance premiums have also risen. Cyber risks are far outpacing the current size and shape of the…

Barrett’s US Court confirmation will help businesses

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UNITED STATES

Absent the successful restructuring of the institution of the Supreme Court -- which would be major change and is therefore considered unlikely -- seating Barrett will solidify a…