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China's Xi will see off threats and rivals

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CHINA

Scenarios for a coup against President Xi Jinping.

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Concern at opaque US Supreme Court rulings grows

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UNITED STATES

The Court’s institutional legitimacy to interpret and sometimes invalidate laws affecting major issues may be undercut by this resort to procedural shortcuts, as they remove the…

Justice system and corruption dog Bulgaria’s euro bid

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BULGARIA

Bulgaria must also join the European Banking Union (EBU) as part of its Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) II bid, in order to alleviate concerns over institutional governance…

Philippines institutional erosion likely to intensify

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte is a powerful president with strong support among elected Philippine politicians and the public. Nevertheless, his methods are stoking controversy with concerns of an…

Election will raise institutional frictions in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Lula and President Jair Bolsonaro continue to lead polls ahead of the October general elections. Lula has been leading for months but his advantage over Bolsonaro is narrowing…

Rising US retail stock trading will draw modest reform

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UNITED STATES

Late-phase bull equity markets invariably spawn a new generation of novice, casual traders. The surge in popularity of free stock trading apps such as Robinhood, combined with the…

Multilateral governance will advance despite obstacles

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INTERNATIONAL

Reforming the multilateral development banks.

Regulatory failings loom over Thai economy, stability

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THAILAND

The junta's regulatory failings -- and their impact.

AIIB shows increased US-China institutional rivalry

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US/CHINA

London's actions drew a harsh, if unofficial, reaction from the White House. It underscores the growing rivalry between the United States and China over the changing architecture…