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Muslim radicals face crackdown in Azerbaijan

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AZERBAIJAN

The bill's declared purpose is to prevent the import of foreign ideologies and to give law enforcement wider authority, in particular for 'special' security operations, arrests…

Trudeau is likely to climb down on Canada tax shifts

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CANADA

The Trudeau government is proposing to limit tax advantages for small businesses in Canada, a move that has ignited widespread concern and criticism from business owners, business…

Polish teachers’ strike will not damage ruling party

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POLAND

The strike's impact on the pre-election situation.

African court rulings will prompt push on poll quality

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AFRICA

African electoral standards.

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Spain’s Colau will shape Catalonian left’s realignment

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SPAIN

A profile of Barcelona’s mayor Ada Colau.

Lebanon’s new labour unionism could affect May polls

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LEBANON

The GCLW is the traditional umbrella organisation for Lebanese trade unions, but has long been seen as too close to the political authorities. It has been increasingly outflanked…

Prospects for Brazil in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

After the severe blow that the COVID-19 pandemic represented for an economy still struggling to regain ground lost in the mid-2010s recession, the recovery will likely be only…

Peru teachers' strike ends, but will not be the last

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PERU

However, the government and the strikers failed to reach agreement on the key topic of institutionalising periodic evaluations of teachers’ competence. Marilu Marten’s future as…

Polish Deal is chance to repair coalition for election

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POLAND

Although the Deal mostly comprises general and incoherent promises, it is the only serious plan for the near future in the public debate. This gives the ruling coalition a chance…