Search results

Radical parties look set for vote boosts in Belgium

Location:

BELGIUM

This would be the first victory for the party in Flanders and at the national level. The party has pledged to impose a much stricter immigration policy and push for Flemish…

Outlook is bright for key leftist leader in Sri Lanka

Location:

SRI LANKA

According to the constitution, the poll must take place in September-October. The JVP was formed as a Marxist-Leninist party. Recent opinion polling suggests Dissanayake would be…

Key rift is growing threat to stability in Philippines

Location:

PHILIPPINES

Furthermore, former President Duterte threatened the secession of the southern Mindanao island, the Duterte family’s political stronghold, if Marcos proceeds with plans to amend…

Czech-US security and defence ties will grow

Location:

CZECH REPUBLIC

This DCA, facilitated by a change of government in Czechia, is part of US efforts to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. It will deepen ties in…

Banned candidates lead Venezuela opposition primary

Location:

VENEZUELA

The front runners are two high-profile and experienced opposition politicians: Maria Corina Machado (‘MCM’) and Henrique Capriles Radonksi. Both are currently barred from holding…

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

Location:

POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

Congo heads towards a contested election

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

President Felix Tshisekedi seeks re-election after coming to power five years ago in controversial circumstances. There are credible fears that these polls could prove equally…

Prospects for Colombia in 2024

Location:

PROSPECTS 2024

His Historic Pact suffered a major setback in October’s local elections, with opposition figures set to govern some of Colombia’s largest cities (including Bogota) from January 1…

Colombia's ELN ceasefire is fragile step towards peace

Location:

COLOMBIA

The arrangement, which will come into effect nationwide from August 3, is intended initially to last for six months. It represents the furthest that any government has managed to…

EU-US trade tensions look set to persist

Location:

EU/US

Both are committed to tackling global overcapacity in steel and aluminium and to promoting sustainable production, but divergent views on China and trade regulatory mechanisms to…