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President Nicolas Maduro’s beleaguered government will seek to sidestep sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector announced by the United States on January 28. Some technical aspects…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241543
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Cryptocurrency use could help counter US trade sanctions and offer Cuba a back door to international financial structures. Government plans nevertheless appear underdeveloped, and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262299
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A breakthrough agreement with President Nicolas Maduro’s government will enable the World Food Programme (WFP) to begin distribution of food to children. A portion of Venezuelan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261134
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The outlook for the government is positive. A thaw in relations with the United States and EU, plus sanctions relief, will bring economic benefits and social spending. The slow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283350
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This is despite the efforts of a succession of US presidents and Venezuelan opposition leaders, and despite the US sanctions regime. Given his record of victories against external…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284579
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In November, farmers gathered in Isfahan to complain about water scarcity. Teachers, miners, pensioners and municipal workers have also protested in recent months against a…
If the United States and Iran agree to renew the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, it will trigger an economic and political rebound for Iran, but Rouhani will face pressure from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257864
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At the same time, the June 18 presidential election campaign is beginning, with top judge Ibrahim Raisi registering as a favoured candidate. Heading a high-profile anti-corruption…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261556
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This is the most significant upgrade in US-Cyprus relations since the ban was imposed in 1987, and marks a definitive shift for Cyprus from Russia to the West. However, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273458
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The turbulent political outlook.