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1 – 10 of 17Existing conditions facilitate this: the country's open economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, it enjoys access to Mediterranean and Atlantic routes and ongoing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286595
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Previously, in January, the energy ministry announced it was offering three new oil and gas concessions. Muscat wants to engage private companies in efforts to unearth fresh…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286532
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The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286120
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Beyond the major security and humanitarian concerns this is generating, it has also worried investors who were already hesitant about supporting the restart of liquefied natural…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285826
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State-owned company Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) is also prominent in the continent’s maritime sector, with agreements to operate ports in Angola and Congo-Brazzaville. The UAE’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285467
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Driven in part by foreign exchange shortages and petroleum import costs, the measure also seeks to leverage Ethiopia’s own electricity resources to underpin a new ‘green…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287210
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Ankara is trying to strengthen its automotive industry at a time of rapid technological change, ever-tighter environmental regulations and growing competition from China. It…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285286
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War, sanctions and a mutual desire to overturn US-led regional security orders have pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Moscow desires to turn what has historically been a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284914
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Since his 2019 election, the president has introduced reforms to attract foreign investment, albeit only to a handful of sectors. The president remains opposed to opening the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285345
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Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…