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1 – 10 of 60Fiscal and monetary stimuli and a policy-induced credit boom have combined with the broad normalisation of social life to contain COVID-19's impact on economic output. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257377
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Political turmoil began when Nepal, after seven years of deliberation, promulgated a new constitution on September 20. Violence is concentrated in the Terai, bordering India, and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205621
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Russian Far East policy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205478
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International relations may provide some respite. Recent visits by President Miguel Diaz-Canel to Algiers, Moscow, Istanbul and Beijing prompted several gestures that should ease…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275402
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The result was anticipated, not least as the incumbent US president’s party almost always loses congressional seats in midterm elections. Yet this makes the 2018 polls no less…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239717
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A rise in cases and deaths has increased pressure on the government over its sluggish vaccine roll-out. Despite an announcement recently that a local laboratory will soon begin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261206
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In recent years, it has refused foreign aid for disaster relief. In view of its worsening coronavirus outbreak, dozens of countries are now offering supplies such as medical…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261291
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This comes after weeks of protests against enforcement of the policies and worsening economic data. The government did not prepare the public for the sudden policy transition…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274655
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In August, the United Kingdom became the first country in 25 years to be granted dialogue partner status by ASEAN. Some ASEAN countries welcome a larger role for the United…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264880
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US sanctions are nevertheless causing major difficulties for importers. Even for trade that is technically exempt from sanctions, notably food and medicines, a lack of financial…