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Belize elections herald government shake-up

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BELIZE

Long-standing Prime Minister Dean Barrow will not be running again, so that Belize will experience a change of leadership even if his United Democratic Party (UDP) wins…

Bolivia’s new government faces a tough term

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BOLIVIA

The Arce administration inherits a difficult economic situation and a legacy of polarised politics. Elected with a landslide victory, it can count on an absolute majority in the…

Kashkari will shape 'too big to fail' US debate

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UNITED STATES

A profile of Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari.

Senegal's Sall will look to bolster his standing

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SENEGAL

The changes follow recent public criticism over Sall’s poor response to flooding that caused significant damage in many areas, including the capital Dakar, coupled with anger over…

Castillo will take office but faces headwinds in Peru

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PERU

Although she has recognised the announcement, she still maintains that the result was “illegitimate”. A new government is to take office next week, but Castillo was unable to name…

Ethiopia teeters on the brink of civil war

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ETHIOPIA

These developments threaten to ignite a multi-dimensional civil war pitting Tigrayan against federal and Amhara regional forces.

Malaysia’s new premier will struggle to forge unity

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MALAYSIA

He succeeds Muhyiddin Yassin, leader of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (PPBM). Muhyiddin resigned as premier after a handful of UMNO MPs closely aligned with party…

Prospects for Ukraine in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

None is easily resolvable and President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration is not faring well. More than a year after Zelensky’s double election wins, it is increasingly apparent…

Modi risks backlash by pursuing authoritarian tack

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INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's authoritarian governance.

Intervention in The Gambia may prove unique

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GAMBIA

For over a month, Jammeh rebuffed diplomatic efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accept Adama Barrow's victory in the December 1 presidential…