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Women's rights will help boost Rabat's image

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MOROCCO

In a March 4 speech, former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, currently secretary-general of the Islamist-leaning Justice and Development Party (PJD), threatened a…

Yemen's tribes will gain power from Huthi conflict

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YEMEN

Yemen's tribes have played a powerful role in the country's post-2011 uprising conflicts. Their withdrawal of support from former President Ali Abdallah Saleh fuelled the protests…

Africa's energy future will pose challenges

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AFRICA

The social and environmental implications of Africa's rising energy demand.

Syria humanitarian response lacks long-term strategy

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SYRIA/INT

Syria humanitarian crisis.

Urban centres will challenge Africa's ruling parties

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AFRICA

Urban discontent also contributed to the failure of South Africa’s ANC to secure a majority of the popular vote in last year’s municipal elections. This occurs against a…

5G auction could start new shakeout in Indian telecoms

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INDIA

These developments will together affect the viability of most private telecoms companies (telcos) but also the government’s goal of bridging the urban-rural digital divide.

Spanish parties look set for lengthy government talks

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SPAIN

Polls show that the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) will likely emerge as the largest party but without a majority. The only coalition scenario with a collective majority involves…

Modi’s party will likely renew emphasis on caste

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INDIA

India's ruling party's likely election strategy emphasising caste.

China's standards-setting efforts will accelerate

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CHINA

Standard-setting is a key element of China's efforts to transition to a high-tech economy. It improves efficiency and productivity by promoting interoperability and compatibility…

China's Five-Year Plan aims at economic security

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CHINA

The lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and responses to more antagonistic relations with the United States have been written into Beijing's long-term plans. Some existing priorities…