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Kremlin will speed up assimilating non-Russian Tatars

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RUSSIA

Tatarstan, a leading proponent of autonomy, is being targeted in a drive for centralisation and cultural/linguistic homogenisation aimed at consolidating a Russian-speaking state…

Language controversy will haunt Moldova’s politics

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MOLDOVA

The name of Moldova’s official language has been a matter of controversy for decades. Opponents of the change view it as a step towards the country’s reunification with…

Russia erodes minority rights through education cuts

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RUSSIA

School provision for minority languages in Russia.

New Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions

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CENTRAL ASIA

A new language law entered into force on July 18 that reflects the president's determination to promote Kyrgyz. Russia’s foreign ministry has protested. The controversy highlights…

Modi’s poll proposal will strain Indian federalism

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INDIA

Such a move could especially suit national parties like Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as national issues would likely take precedence over local ones at poll time. In…

A legislative move in Quebec has broad implications

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CANADA

The legislation has significant implications for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a key element of Canada’s constitution, as well as the wider concept of national unity, while…

Latvia's ruling coalition may go through a reshuffle

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LATVIA

The election of Rinkevics, who has been Latvia’s foreign minister since 2011, indicates that there will be continuity in setting foreign policy, in which an activist president can…

India’s ruling party will resist creating new states

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INDIA

Agitations in India to create new states.

Provincial resentment of Ottawa may be growing

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CANADA

The campaign to lead the UCP is likely to bring out a rising sense of frustration with the Liberal government in Ottawa. Quebec is also exhibiting a renewed sense of nationalism…

Catalan coalition split reflects nationalist divisions

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SPAIN

The collapse of the Junts-ERC coalition reflects the fragmentation of the pro-independence movement. ERC will now lead a minority government with parliamentary support from a…