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Israel’s bolder settlement policy may risk stability

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ISRAEL

Fearing an early collapse of the fragile coalition government inaugurated in May, all constituent parties initially sought to avoid any controversial decisions over Jewish…

Iraq will be reluctant to address crop burning threat

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IRAQ

That comes despite widespread instances of crop destruction in recent months, especially in the north-west, and is largely attributable to excellent weather during the growing…

Russia and oil have mixed impact in Caucasus

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CAUCASUS

Economic turmoil in the South Caucasus.

Private funds to underpin Ecuador infrastructure push

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ECUADOR

Infrastructure politics.

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.

Congo’s Grand Inga project may face future pitfalls

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's Grand Inga hydropower project.

The delayed Dubai World Expo may face a downgrade

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

It is now scheduled to run from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. The economic blow to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coincides with other severe consequences of the pandemic…

Brexit may take some heat out of the UK housing market

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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK housing market.

War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

The war in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of interaction between Russia and the Central Asian countries, which have been traditionally a source of migrant labour. Despite rising…

Libyan unity government should ease economic pressures

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LIBYA

The economy has faced major challenges recently: recurring disruptions to the oil and gas sector, state fragmentation and war between the government in Tripoli and the armed…