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Grassroots Sudanese initiatives will face new pressure

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SUDAN

Civil society, notably the grassroots 'resistance committees' that spearheaded the overthrow of the former regime in 2019, has largely resisted involvement in the devastating…

Foreign firms' influx will accelerate Saudi change

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SAUDI ARABIA

Without this, companies will not be awarded any government contract worth more than SAR1mn (around USD220,000). To date, the government has issued 162 regional headquarters…

More Syrians will go hungry, at home and abroad

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SYRIA

Donors have over the past year sharply cut humanitarian assistance to Syrians both inside and outside the country, citing funding shortfalls and record levels of global need. Food…

Thai premier faces struggle to hold onto power

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THAILAND

2023 was marked by months of political suspense as parties attempted to form a governing coalition after the May general election. Srettha Thavisin became prime minister in…

New Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles

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BRAZIL

Infrastructure investments arising from auctions planned in 2023 and 2024 are expected to reach BRL125.4bn. However, infrastructure needs are vast and remain an obstacle to…

Key rift is growing threat to stability in Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

Furthermore, former President Duterte threatened the secession of the southern Mindanao island, the Duterte family’s political stronghold, if Marcos proceeds with plans to amend…

Egypt will struggle to meet basic needs

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EGYPT

Cairo is now making direct purchases instead of using tenders to get wheat on favourable terms, including a purchase of Russian wheat from a trading firm earlier in September. The…

Poland’s need for foreign workers will persist

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POLAND

Due to unfavourable demographic trends, Poland needs to maintain a relatively liberal immigration policy in order to sustain economic growth. The former Law and Justice (PiS)-led…

Local tensions will sustain Iraq’s returns challenge

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IRAQ

Five years after its collapse, IS has a declining presence in Iraq. However, the question of how to deal with the many displaced people perceived as being associated with the…

Canada's Conservatives consider Indigenous policies

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CANADA

The ruling upholds the right of parliament to pass laws on Indigenous issues and to incorporate Indigenous laws into federal law. The act in question is one of many passed over…