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Internal Israeli divisions could stall judicial reform

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ISRAEL

They cited their opposition not only to the current right-wing government’s ongoing judicial overhaul, seen as anti-democratic, but also to the West Bank “occupation”, mirroring a…

Iran will likely attack exiled Kurdish groups in Iraq

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IRAN

Exiled Kurdish parties are demanding greater autonomy for Kurds in Iran. However, Tehran accuses them of wanting separatism and blames them for fomenting the Mahsa Amini protests…

Georgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia

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GEORGIA

These measures were part of a long-awaited new sanctions policy stemming from a comprehensive review of bilateral ties with Tbilisi announced by Washington in May. The shift in…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Syria's ruler will seek to ride out economic protests

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SYRIA

The demonstrations were triggered by Assad’s mid-August announcement of big fuel price increases, only partly mitigated by rises in salaries and pensions. However, they have been…

Prospects for Iran in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

The government will seek to boost turnout without opening up any more political or social space, and conservatives will maintain their thorough monopoly of power. However…

Israel's political crisis will raise security risks

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ISRAEL

The proposals are part of a controversial package of reforms to weaken the courts, which Netanyahu’s critics say would eliminate checks on executive power. The reforms have…

Puerto Rico's political duopoly is frustrating voters

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PUERTO RICO

The local power company has blamed transmission line failures and says most customers have been reconnected. However, the outage has underscored the fragility of the island’s…

Arevalo seeks Guatemala mining harmony and prosperity

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GUATEMALA

The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…

Landslide win gives Putin six more years

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RUSSIA

Putin won 87% of the vote on 74% turnout, surpassing the 68% seen in 2018. Communist candidate Nikolai Kharitonov came second with just under 4%. Scattered opposition protests and…