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Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

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IRAQ

Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…

Germany’s Balkan initiative will require new approach

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GERMANY/BALKANS

Germany’s unilateral Balkan initiative.

European investment funding and behaviour is changing

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EUROPE

Investment financing and behaviour.

Recession talk will fuel US economic risks

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UNITED STATES

This meets one definition of recession: two quarter-on-quarter GDP declines. However, the official determination is more complex and includes other indicators. Although the…

UK economy will recover quickly amid vaccine roll-out

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UK

The fall highlights the economic impact of the second lockdown; the third, from mid-December, will cause GDP to fall in the first quarter of 2021. The accommodation and food…

A successful World Cup would repair Qatar’s brand

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QATAR

Qatar has attracted negative publicity in relation to allegations of bribery to win the vote to host the World Cup and working conditions for the migrant construction workers. It…

Iran success may broaden global sanctions

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INTERNATIONAL

Agreement between Iran and the P5+1 (France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and the United States) on the former's nuclear programme in July 2015 has been heralded as…

Governance concerns may affect Poland's credit rating

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POLAND

Moody's may cut Poland's credit rating because of the government's controversial changes to the constitutional court, the agency has warned. The European Commission continues to…

US real interest rates are likely to return to trend

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INTERNATIONAL

Real interest rates -- which matter more for economic activity -- remain negative. Real rates have been declining for centuries. While they are currently negative, this could…

Peru and the Andean region brace for El Nino

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LATIN AMERICA

As experts predict a strong El Nino, Pacific countries are getting ready for extreme weather conditions.