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Qatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations

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QATAR/UNITED STATES

Qatar has played an important mediating role during the ongoing Gaza conflict. Doha was granted Major Non-NATO Ally status in March 2022 in recognition of its contribution to US…

Paris meeting adds bright spots to mixed Sudan outlook

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SUDAN

Meanwhile, Sudan seized the opportunity to present itself as a foreign direct investment (FDI) destination by showcasing investment projects worth billions of dollars.

Nepal premier will get short-term boost from key win

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NEPAL

The deal gives Nepal access to USD500mn in development grants. Key players in the governing coalition were refusing to support Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on ratification…

Iraq’s new cabinet will struggle with IS resurgence

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IRAQ

The incident is symptomatic of an Islamic State (IS) resurgence in the country. Yet despite parliament’s approval of Abdul-Mahdi as prime minister and ratification of the core of…

Berlin summit will widen Balkan economic integration

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EU/BALKANS

The deals facilitate travel between the countries and enhance workforce mobility by recognising academic and professional qualifications. They mark an important step towards…

Washington will increase security efforts in Balkans

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BALKANS

This follows the introduction of the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act by a bipartisan group of US senators in early August. Washington is thus planning to increase its…

EU green ambitions are strongly reflected in budget

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EU

Overall, some 30% of the budget will involve climate-related spending. One of the key reforms concerns the EU’s own resources mechanism to finance spending, with plans to…

Uzbekistan sees economic but not political reforms

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UZBEKISTAN

The extents of reform in Uzbekistan.

Economic woes to drive Greenland's hydrocarbons effort

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GREENLAND

Prospects for the hydrocarbons sector under the new government

Mongolia's stability and growth face external threats

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MONGOLIA

The political and economic outlook for Mongolia.