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Fidel's death will not prompt policy shifts in Cuba

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CUBA

His passing has stirred strong emotions among both supporters and opponents, although this is unlikely to have a longer-term impact on the domestic political climate, where the…

Central America's tourism development gap set to grow

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Southern Central America's preparations to invest more in tourism.

Former leader's arrest unsettles Kyrgyz democracy

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KYRGYZSTAN

Atambayev is in custody after surrendering to special forces after their second attempt to storm his home. This seems to conclude the battle of wills between him and Sooronbay…

Air travel will rebound by 2023 amid structural shifts

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INTERNATIONAL

While consumers are regaining confidence, demand for international air travel is stagnant as most countries have border control measures in place. The relaunch of commercial…

Intervention in The Gambia may prove unique

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GAMBIA

For over a month, Jammeh rebuffed diplomatic efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accept Adama Barrow's victory in the December 1 presidential…

More of EU’s cocaine will come via Western Balkans

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BALKANS

Groups from the Western Balkans (WB) are heavily involved in Western Europe’s cocaine market. More than one-third of joint operations conducted during 2018-21 by Europol, an EU…

Mauritius oil spill will have wide-ranging effects

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MAURITIUS

Around 1,000 tonnes of heavy oil and diesel leaked from the vessel earlier this month, endangering coastal wildlife and livelihoods, and a protected wetlands area. While most of…

Southern Syria faces rising security problems

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SYRIA

Together with Syrian government budget cutbacks, the decreased Russian presence has resulted in an increase in inter-communal clashes, forced disappearances, demonstrations and…

New internal hurdles deepen Indonesia's growth strain

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INDONESIA

Outlook for growth and reform in Indonesia.

Fear of Russia will drive Belarus's defence policy

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BELARUS

The events in Crimea and Donbas have demonstrated Russia's willingness to use military force to influence neighbouring states. Recent months have seen growing disputes between…