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Economy may suffer as party leaves Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Deep rifts have dominated Slovak politics since the four-party coalition’s conception, but disagreements between Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OLaNO) and SaS…

Economic pressures will strain Chadian stability

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CHAD

President Idriss Deby has struggled to turn the economy around after oil prices collapsed, depriving Chad of its main source of income. This has led to civil unrest and strikes.

New Cyprus president will pursue pro-Western policy

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CYPRUS

Christodoulides is taking charge at a time of high political volatility. Though he is from the ruling Democratic Rally (DISY), he was not DISY's candidate, won with the support of…

Netanyahu will struggle to lead new Israeli government

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ISRAEL

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu formed a new government with a razor thin majority of religious parties on May 6. Under the coalition deal, secured just hours before the expiry…

Iraqi Kurdistan may lose its 'safe haven' reputation

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IRAQ

Baghdad and Erbil are currently negotiating a new budget agreement covering oil revenue and fiscal transfers, which could provide immediate relief. However, internal divisions are…

Yemen's Huthis will have little interest in compromise

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YEMEN

It governs territory that is home to around 65-70% of the Yemeni population. With a coherent ideological programme, it has more control and unity than the Aden-based…

Burundi’s crisis may re-intensify as polls approach

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BURUNDI

Burundi's political outlook.

ASEAN institutional headwinds mean national answers

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ASEAN

Outlook for ASEAN's institutional development.

Crises could cause Palestinian Authority to collapse

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PALESTINIANS

The PA faces financial collapse and a leadership and security crisis. It provides education, health and other government services to the great majority of Palestinians and shares…