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Brazil security forces split on far-right ideology

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BRAZIL

Strong and often vocal factions have developed within the Military Police in support of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, while civilian police forces have largely…

Congo's anti-third term protests spell fragile period

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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Political economy outlook for the Republic of Congo.

Iraq’s new electoral law will disappoint protesters

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IRAQ

Earlier rounds of the protests, which began in October 2019, forced the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi and the passage of a new electoral law on December 24…

Hong Kong protests enter new phase post-election

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HONG KONG

This follows local elections last month in which a landslide victory for opposition candidates expressed, more than anything, a public vote of no confidence in Lam.

Weak security forces threaten South African stability

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SOUTH AFRICA

These have long been matters of serious concern. President Cyril Ramaphosa on August 5 responded with a cabinet reshuffle that replaced the minister of defence, closed down the…

Catalonia will likely influence Spain’s elections

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SPAIN

Upcoming election preview.