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Border will strain US-Mexican ties as elections near

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US/MEXICO

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, followed discussion of the same issues by numerous government officials at the bilateral…

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.

New Myanmar government faces tough policy tests

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MYANMAR

This follows the National League for Democracy (NLD) winning an absolute Union parliament majority, meaning it can form the next government alone and elect the next Union…

Colombia local elections to test anti-Petro sentiment

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COLOMBIA

While only sub-national positions will be contested, results will be influenced by economic and security matters at both local and national levels and, to some degree, by public…

Kazakhstan's early election looks to cement Nazarbayev

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KAZAKHSTAN

The Central Electoral Commission has registered incumbent President Nursultan Nazarbayev as the candidate of the ruling NurOtan party. His candidacy is supported by two others…

Moscow's interference in Europe will force responses

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EUROPE

Russia is contending with the West for influence in Serbia, a candidate for EU membership. For Belgrade, integration with the EU is economically advantageous but like several…

Coalition stability will eclipse reform in Bulgaria

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BULGARIA

Coalition stability.

Libya unity government will probably prolong its term

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LIBYA

The Government of National Accord in Tripoli had handed over power on March 16. The ceremony means Libya now has its first unified government since 2014. The new government has a…

Military’s influence will grow in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

A caretaker cabinet is responsible for running the country until the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, previously belonged to a party that is widely…

Democratic ‘blue wave’ would upset US foreign policy

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UNITED STATES

Trump’s opponents view his announcement as a political stunt amid fears of Democratic gains -- a ‘blue wave’.