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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…

Racial divisions will shape 2016 election outcome

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UNITED STATES

Race relations and the 2016 US election.

Rio police killings will fuel polarisation in Brazil

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BRAZIL

That increase has sparked concerns that the state government is further militarising the fight against organised crime at the expense of the human rights of favela (slum…

US Cannabis advocates will back Democrats

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UNITED STATES

The move follows Biden’s 2020 campaign pledge to reform cannabis policy and a policy review by the federal Health and Human Services Department commissioned in 2022. Biden…

Mexico's marijuana legislation will have pros and cons

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MEXICO

The regulation does not affect existing provisions regarding recreational use, which remains largely banned. However, a bill approved by the Senate on November 19 would…

Organised crime will gain from world vaccine shortages

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INT

However, it is vast global demand for the restricted supply of COVID-19 vaccines that offers the most alluring prize for criminal gangs. Black markets thrive in situations where…

Stagnating US women’s rights may set global pace

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INTERNATIONAL

The action urges women to strike or avoid making purchases to highlight women’s importance in society. It follows marches in the United States and across the world on January 21…

Turkish health system’s troubles will stay a hot topic

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TURKEY

Government parties recently blocked opposition moves to hold a parliamentary debate on attacks on health workers. The government is proud of its heath policies, but the system is…

Pope's visit will not slow secularisation in Chile

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CHILE

The pope’s visit came as Chile is becoming increasingly secular and the Catholic Church is regarded as having taken a weak stand on sexual abuse cases and as having lost touch…

International cannabis market growth to drive reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Cannabis pharmaceuticals have experienced dramatic growth in recent years as regulatory approvals have increased. The sector’s expansion deepens contradictions within the…