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Slovakia’s rule of law may suffer further setbacks

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SLOVAKIA

Following the attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life in May, his administration quickly capitalised on public shock and sympathy to fast-track a series of controversial…

Normal politics will not return to Ukraine soon

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UKRAINE

The invasion has consolidated public opinion around President Volodymyr Zelensky and increased the power of the security apparatus, helping kickstart some reforms but also…

Corruption curbs usher in reform plans in Peru

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PERU

A corruption scandal in government, to which Kuczynski's administration has responded speedily, points to the difficulties in pursuing an agenda of rooting out such behaviour from…

Interim government will enjoy little leeway in Peru

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PERU

Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…

Cartes will exert power behind the scenes in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

Outgoing President Horacio Cartes has failed in his bid to be sworn in as a normal senator for the 2018-23 term. Critics claim that his motivation is to seek immunity from the…

Campaign finance constraints boost corruption in Peru

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PERU

Peru has been shaken by scandals surrounding the illicit funding of political parties and their election campaigns by corporate interests. With election costs in the ascendant and…

Liberal weakness will hamper Romanian reform cause

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ROMANIA

Public life after local elections.

Kuwaiti corruption will be a key campaigning issue

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KUWAIT

Kuwait’s latest corruption scandal has led to the dissolution of the government and forced out top ministers. Its outcome highlights the extent to which the emir still manages…

Popular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan

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ZIMBABWE

The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…

Ukraine politics self-obsessed as Russian army waits

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UKRAINE

Poroshenko was travelling abroad last month when he became a suspect in a treason case relating to events seven years ago. He is the second powerful figure, after businessman…