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Greek tourism sector faces sustainability issues

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GREECE

The sector is key for the country’s economy, accounting for up to one-quarter of annual economic output. However, the growing number of visitors is exerting pressure on local…

Myanmar junta will lose further ground in near term

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MYANMAR

The resistance to the junta, including People’s Defence Forces aligned with the anti-junta National Unity Government (NUG) as well as ethnic armed organisations long pitted…

Economic crisis will drive Cuban diplomatic priorities

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CUBA

In an attempt to quell popular anger over soaring prices, Havana has imposed price caps on the private sector for six basic consumer goods. This may help fight inflation somewhat…

US tech companies grapple with defence dilemmas

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US

While there is strong political backing for a well-funded defence industrial policy, budgetary pressures limit federal spending on emerging technologies, making the role of…

The situation in French New Caledonia remains febrile

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FRANCE

However, the situation in the Indo-Pacific island remains febrile, with the local economy experiencing a major downturn and Azerbaijan continuing its efforts to fuel anti-French…

Power cuts loom as Ecuador’s energy crisis continues

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ECUADOR

With water levels at hydroelectric dams low, the government has taken emergency measures in an attempt to prevent cuts, including contracting a floating electricity station from…

West Africa will struggle to counter drug trafficking

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WEST AFRICA

This relates to its empowerment of criminal organisations and armed groups, state capture by traffickers and onward flows of drugs to Europe. The broader impact of the…

Anti-tourism sentiment in Spain will persist

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SPAIN

Protesters say that the growing number of arrivals each year is making the island increasingly unaffordable for locals. Mallorca is just the latest Spanish destination, following…

Gradual, steady growth will continue in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

While private consumption remained strong, driven by remittances and substantial bank credit growth, export performance weakened due to reduced US demand for maquila products…

Sheinbaum’s water reforms will face hurdles in Mexico

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MEXICO

Water shortages have become a pressing issue in recent years, amid rising demand and a prolonged drought. Sheinbaum will have to balance competing interests of economic sectors…