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Syria sees an energy deficit despite military advances

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SYRIA

The Syrian army and its allies have driven IS out of most of the region from Homs to the edge of the Euphrates valley, recapturing several gas fields. This has yielded a marginal…

Iraq’s Tal Afar offensive may spark infighting

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IRAQ

The main assault from the south is led by the national army, with US air support. However, Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Units (PMUs) are also participating to the east and…

Oligarchs risk unleashing new Ukraine tensions

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UKRAINE

This follows several days of growing tensions between Kyiv and the oligarch over the control of two energy companies. (Two deputy governors, Hennadiy Korban and Svyatoslav…

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

South Sudan oil sector expansion will prove elusive

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SOUTH SUDAN

Since independence in 2011 -- and during the preceding six years of autonomy -- the budget has depended overwhelmingly on oil revenues. However, production has contracted…

Turkey's foreign policy will increase its isolation

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TURKEY

However, it has sometimes combined a very confrontational public relationship, including public attacks on an international institution, with a much more cooperative private…

Reshuffle highlights economic concerns in Thailand

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THAILAND

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…

Ghanaian parties' mixed records face 2020 scrutiny

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GHANA

With general elections 18 months away, the economy is under intensified scrutiny as campaigning begins in earnest. Former President John Mahama (2012-17) was recently endorsed as…

Low gas prices drive Turkmenistan to seek volume sales

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmenistan's gas diplomacy.

Turkey’s dependence on Gulf investment will grow

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TURKEY/GULF

The trip came just a few weeks after his victory in the presidential and parliamentary elections in May. The tour was part of Turkey’s push to improve ties with regional countries…