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Efforts to stablise US-China relations will be limited

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US/CHINA

Relations between the United States and China are at a critical juncture. The Biden administration remains under domestic pressure to take a tough line with Beijing but the…

US outreach to Saudi Arabia could restore trust

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SAUDI ARABIA

Washington is trying to allay Saudi (and broader Gulf) concerns about its commitment to regional security, manage policy differences -- especially over oil prices -- better and…

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

EU economic security plan faces major challenges

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EU

These stem from the continued autonomy of private-sector firms and the transnational systems they operates through. The EU may exert some influence through targeted policy…

Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues

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ECUADOR

He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…

The Gaza war will worsen Jordan’s long-term debt risk

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JORDAN

He was speaking at the signing ceremony for the first USD845mn grant bolstering the national budget, under a new agreement signed this year. The Gaza war has exacerbated concerns…

Albanian premier faces tough year ahead of elections

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ALBANIA

The PD has started healing some of the rifts that have divided it for nearly three years. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party (PS) is favourite to win…

Inflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government

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CUBA

Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…

Climate policies to alter global business environment

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INTERNATIONAL

Accelerating climate change threatens vast human and economic loss. In response, developed-country governments are legislating to force businesses to change while also seeking to…

Regional response to Venezuelan migrants will evolve

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VENEZUELA

After an initially haphazard response, there is now better planning around both immediate humanitarian need and permanent settlement, underpinned by donor financial and technical…