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Prospects for Turkey in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Fiscal and monetary stimuli and a policy-induced credit boom have combined with the broad normalisation of social life to contain COVID-19's impact on economic output. However…

Nepal constitution crisis deepens India-China rivalry

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NEPAL

Political turmoil began when Nepal, after seven years of deliberation, promulgated a new constitution on September 20. Violence is concentrated in the Terai, bordering India, and…

Russian Far East development will be Kremlin priority

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RUSSIA

Russian Far East policy.

Israel will balance China ties despite US concerns

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ISRAEL/CHINA

However, as bilateral trade and investment have expanded, notably in the technology sector, so too have security concerns. Washington has successfully blocked Beijing’s…

Foreign ties may help to alleviate Cuba’s crises

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CUBA

International relations may provide some respite. Recent visits by President Miguel Diaz-Canel to Algiers, Moscow, Istanbul and Beijing prompted several gestures that should ease…

Vaccine woes will deepen polarisation in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

A rise in cases and deaths has increased pressure on the government over its sluggish vaccine roll-out. Despite an announcement recently that a local laboratory will soon begin…

India will be selective in accepting aid

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INDIA

In recent years, it has refused foreign aid for disaster relief. In view of its worsening coronavirus outbreak, dozens of countries are now offering supplies such as medical…

London will grow ties with South-east Asia carefully

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

In August, the United Kingdom became the first country in 25 years to be granted dialogue partner status by ASEAN. Some ASEAN countries welcome a larger role for the United…

Incumbent will likely win Maldives presidential poll

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MALDIVES

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) aims to secure a second five-year term. The other nominees include a member of a recently formed party…

Humanitarian and social pressures will rise in Iran

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IRAN

US sanctions are nevertheless causing major difficulties for importers. Even for trade that is technically exempt from sanctions, notably food and medicines, a lack of financial…