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Iraqi Kurdish independence vote risks new conflict

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IRAQ

KRI President Massoud Barzani, who announced the initiative in February, has stressed that the result will be non-binding; however, his move has unsettled allies in Ankara and…

Moldovan president uses Russia to battle government

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MOLDOVA

President Igor Dodon and the government are at odds on numerous issues, most concerning relations with Russia. Dodon is making maximum use of his limited authority to seek more…

Greece to seek end of austerity, not euro membership

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GREECE

Greece's government and voters have delivered a punishing blow to euro-area policies. However, the underlying dilemmas remain unchanged: whether creditors will countenance debt…

China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations

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HUNGARY

The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU…

Damascus may indulge Kurdish autonomy hopes

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SYRIA

On the same day, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told his Russian counterpart that although the Kurds were “drunk” on US assistance, Damascus would not allow the violation…

Maldives faces heightened political instability

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MALDIVES

Yameen, who lost power in 2018, was sentenced to five years in jail for money laundering in 2019. The opposition Progressive Congress Coalition (PCC), which comprises two…

Further EU integration will be uneven and incremental

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EU

The celebration came just days before the United Kingdom is set to begin the withdrawal process. Precisely what path the EU will take over the next decade remains uncertain and…

Venezuelan PDVSA's swap will not halt default fears

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VENEZUELA

There has been a cold reaction from investors to the proposed voluntary bond swap by PDVSA. Under the offer, which expires on October 14, PDVSA will exchange 7 billion dollars in…

Middle East Kurds may become more risk-averse

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MIDDLE EAST

Prospects for Kurdish nationalism.

Rift with EU looks likely after Turkish referendum

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TURKEY

Its fairness has been challenged by the opposition and international observers. Erdogan is nevertheless pressing ahead with consolidating his authority; in the coming months he…