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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287185
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Labour has indicated that, if elected, it would pursue closer regulatory alignment and deals on security and mobility with the EU. The party has denied reports it might consider…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286429
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Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285789
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A key finding is that 50.5% of respondents would pick China if forced to take sides in US-Chinese rivalry, up from 38.9% in 2023. China continues to be regarded as the most…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286312
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Efforts to attract foreign investment to Northern Ireland have so far failed to bring about the desired results, owing to long-term issues that undermine investment, including low…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284758
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The firms aim to extract gold, lead, zinc, iron ore and copper across several Afghan provinces. Earlier this year, Afghanistan agreed a major contract relating to oil extraction…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282083
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Sportswashing, once the domain of pariah states hosting large sports events, has evolved to include sovereign investment in European and US sports. As these investments become…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280617
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There are also notable changes to medicines, value-added tax (VAT) and excise. EU single-market rules for goods continue to apply to Northern Ireland-based production, meaning no…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276787
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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchs, faces a tough challenge to turn around the pandemic-hit economy. Brunei is struggling to make up for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274971
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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the 'Edinburgh Reforms', which seek to loosen regulations in order to boost post-Brexit growth and innovation. EU reforms include plans to…