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China's diplomatic investment may not yield returns

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CHINA

China's diplomatic capabilities.

US opium raids unlikely to weaken Afghan Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

Mixed successes in the US air war on Afghan drugs.

Gaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente

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GULF STATES

While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…

China-Japan cooperation rests on shaky foundations

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CHINA/JAPAN

China-Japan relations.

Gulf states have limited ability to pressure Russia

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GULF STATES

Russia's deepening military intervention in Syria has lent renewed urgency to Qatari and Saudi efforts to channel weaponry and support to Syria's faltering rebel groups.

Opposition EFF seeks to weaken South Africa's ANC

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SOUTH AFRICA

The EFF's campaign to oust Ramaphosa follows allegations that he failed to report the theft of millions of dollars from his farm in 2020. The EFF was similarly involved in a…

Latin American regional integration faces challenges

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LATIN AMERICA

Regional integration moves.

Russia will seek to exploit common interests with Iran

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RUSSIA/IRAN

Points of convergence in Russia's relationship with Iran.

New Australian consumer payments regulation likely

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AUSTRALIA

Market sectors under scrutiny include buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallets. All have seen a recent leap in popularity, driven in part…

Kenya development outlook shifts to the private sector

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KENYA

Kenya budgetary and fiscal outlook.