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Few options for post-Soviet 'shadow governance' zones

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CIS

Attempts to win recognition have failed and annexation by 'patron states' would present large challenges

Emerging cities to shape the future of global business

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INTERNATIONAL

Specific hub cities will dominate business in emerging markets, though the strengths and opportunities they offer differ

Taiwan presidential poll will be tighter than expected

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TAIWAN

Polls indicate a dip in presidential frontrunner William Lai Ching-te’s popularity ahead of January's elections

US immigration reforms imply fiscal and economic risks

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UNITED STATES

The immigration reform and fiscal debates are fused; making progress means hard-fought political battles

Russia is winning the energy war with Ukraine

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UKRAINE

Russia and Ukraine have struck each other’s energy infrastructure, with Moscow inflicting the most damage

Overcoming the ‘middle-income’ trap is getting harder

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INT

Population ageing makes it harder for the major emerging markets (EMs) to overcome the so-called ‘middle-income’ trap

German firm eyes Russian tanks in arms race

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INT

A new German tank project offers a challenge to Russia by outgunning ‘NATO’s worst nightmare’

EU enlargement faces public trust battle in Balkans

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BALKANS

After repeated delays, Western Balkan publics are less inclined to think that EU enlargement will bring them benefits

Insecurity will barely affect Mexico's FDI potential

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MEXICO

As insecurity and FDI continue to fluctuate, peace levels are not an accurate barometer for investment

Foreign fighters could be decades-long global threat

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INT

Returning foreign fighters are often at the heart of jihadi recruitment and terror operations