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Expert briefing
Publication date: 15 April 2024

The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 12 April 2024

Glas has been convicted of corruption and was subject to a preventive arrest warrant when he sought political asylum at the embassy in December. The raid has been condemned by…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 17 April 2024

A major milestone was showcased in February, as KAAN, the country’s first domestically produced fifth-generation combat aircraft, made its maiden flight. The aircraft is equipped…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 3 May 2024

Pichai Chunhavajira, an experienced businessman who has held various important positions previously, was named as the new finance minister, taking over the role from the premier…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 4 March 2024

The road-and-rail project, which could end up costing around USD30bn, would link deep-water ports on either side of the Kra Isthmus, in effect connecting the Andaman Sea and the…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 21 May 2024

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 21 May 2024

Washington is attempting to limit a further deterioration in relations ahead of its November elections, while simultaneously stiffening tariffs on China amid an expanding…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 January 2024

After being targeted by Western sanctions, Russia’s high-tech sector has been boosted by the new opportunities created by the government’s import substitution programme, the…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 21 September 2022

Militias loyal to the STC launched ‘Eastern Arrow’ to clear AQAP and associated terrorists from Abyan and Shabwah. The fighting has been intense. The STC also appears to be using…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 22 December 2022

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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