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Iran’s state can manage intensified new-model protests

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IRAN

In November, farmers gathered in Isfahan to complain about water scarcity. Teachers, miners, pensioners and municipal workers have also protested in recent months against a…

Africa coalitions promote inclusion but also graft

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AFRICA

Dynamics of coalition governments in Africa.

China will persevere with anti-poverty campaign

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CHINA

The Chinese Communist Party's anti-poverty goal.

Handling China will be Taiwan's key election issue

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TAIWAN

As president (2008-16), he engineered a cooperative phase of relations with Beijing. Ma, now an influential elder in the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, was in China when…

Turkey will be less secularist after Erdogan

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TURKEY

Erdogan is the second head of government (after Necmettin Erbakan, 1996-97) to emerge from a specifically Islamist political movement. Under his leadership, Islam has become more…

Burkina Faso leader to accelerate reform programme

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BURKINA FASO

Prospects for reform.

Jakarta polls to alter capital's political economy

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INDONESIA

Anies captured 58% of the vote, according to quick count results.

Mexican youth policies will not improve prospects

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MEXICO

Youth policies.

New Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions

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CENTRAL ASIA

A new language law entered into force on July 18 that reflects the president's determination to promote Kyrgyz. Russia’s foreign ministry has protested. The controversy highlights…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.