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Central African Republic peace deal needs executing

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

The accord, the full contents of which are still not public, differs from previous deals in that it follows the first direct talks between the parties and because the government…

The push for accord on a Syrian transition may falter

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SYRIA

Mistura said on October 17 that he aimed to finalise the committee before he steps down in late November. Western countries have insisted that international donor assistance for…

Syrian-Lebanese food shortages will drive instability

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SYRIA/LEBANON

While Lebanon is experiencing what the World Bank dubbed “the worst economic crisis in more than a century”, civil war-torn Syria has been hit by one of the most severe droughts…

Cambodian legal gaps could hit economy and society

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CAMBODIA

A spate of recent judiciary-related controversies is raising questions about the political system and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Rising Lebanese chaos may hinder elites and protesters

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LEBANON

COVID-19 cases have spiked in the wake of the devastating August 4 explosion that destroyed parts of Beirut, causing mass casualties and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister…

Prospects for East Africa in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for East Africa in 2017.

South Sudan faces a bleak development outlook

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SOUTH SUDAN

A 2018 peace agreement was meant to provide space for economic reform and recovery, but it has failed to deliver this. Moreover, the outlook for improvement remains poor.

Western Balkans might seek new relationship with EU

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BALKANS

Non-economic priorities such as nation-building and partisan political interests have often shaped large developmental projects in the Western Balkans, facilitated by…

Prospects for Syria in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Syria in 2020.

Biden’s team will try to reset engagement with Africa

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AFRICA/US

This may see a redefining of US-Africa policy compared to the Trump administration’s focus on competition with China, including: resolving questions surrounding the role for US…