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Against a backdrop of fierce civil disturbances in oil-rich Basra, religious leaders are encouraging political blocs to expedite government formation. The new parliament meets…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238478
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This comes after Iraq on October 1-6 witnessed its most violent popular protests since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003. The protests have subsided for now amid a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246989
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After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274860
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's centralised approach to governing takes less account of tribal interests than his predecessors did.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252909
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The Taliban have not yet declared themselves in charge; they are talking about consulting on an "inclusive" government but this is to secure international legitimacy through the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263487
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Tehran is concerned that the situation will lead to a further influx of Afghans. Iran already hosts an estimated 3.4 million refugees. Increasing political, economic and security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282973
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Generational change and its implications for Malaysia's opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198316
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Centrality of ethnicity and religion in Malaysian politics.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250696
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Mahathir, who leads the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (PPBM), in 2018 promised to pass the premiership to Anwar, president of the People’s Justice Party (PKR), within two…
Elsewhere in North Africa, progress has been much slower, with Egypt, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia all facing delays in securing sufficient supplies of vaccines.