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New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele

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EL SALVADOR

However, problems with the count have delayed an official result. Bukele, who has already served nearly a full term as president, circumvented a constitutional ban on re-election…

Germany’s Balkan initiative will require new approach

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GERMANY/BALKANS

Germany’s unilateral Balkan initiative.

Slovene premier's fall might end privatisation policy

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SLOVENIA

The challenge to Slovenia's privatisation programme.

Tajikistan's Rahmon will tighten grip on power

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TAJIKISTAN

The stress on democracy is at odds with the recent March 1 parliamentary election, which gave the governing People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) an overwhelming majority…

Mauritanian president to keep firm control for now

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MAURITANIA

The government initiated the talks with a view to defusing tensions in domestic politics. Opposition parties boycotted the one-sided presidential election in 2014 that brought…

Rising violence raises election concerns in Haiti

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HAITI

President Jovenel Moise is preparing for a controversial constitutional referendum in June, but with even his own party expressing concerns about it, political frustrations look…

Moscow's interference in Europe will force responses

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EUROPE

Russia is contending with the West for influence in Serbia, a candidate for EU membership. For Belgrade, integration with the EU is economically advantageous but like several…

Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief

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PANAMA

Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…

Prospects for China in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

All the signs are that Xi will take a third term, though the secrecy of the political elite means alternatives cannot be ruled out completely.

France’s security reforms could weaken Macron further

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FRANCE

The bill -- which is part of Macron’s efforts to strengthen domestic security following Islamist attacks in October -- has attracted significant criticism from journalist unions…