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Uprising could upend Thai junta's sweeping 'reforms'

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THAILAND

Constitutional reforms -- and their political and economic implications.

Myanmar macroeconomic pressures likely to rise in 2017

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MYANMAR

Since the party took over governing in April 2016, much attention has focused on Myanmar’s political challenges. Yet the country also faces macroeconomic hurdles, which are likely…

EU may lack will to upgrade Berlin Process for Balkans

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BALKANS

The 2017 Western Balkan summit.

Armenian government faces pressure to deliver change

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ARMENIA

Since coming into power on the back of public protests in April-May 2018, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has committed to a robust overhaul of state institutions including the…

Uzbek privatisations will underpin reform ambitions

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UZBEKISTAN

The decree reflects President Shavqat Mirzioyev's committment to an economic reform process -- a major task in the face of structural and institutional rigidity. Economic change…

Iran conservatives will stall Rouhani's reform efforts

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IRAN

President Hassan Rouhani has satisfied his constituents by concluding the nuclear deal -- the key pledge of his 2013 election campaign. However, he has yet to deliver on a number…

Watershed Thai election is unlikely

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THAILAND

The next election will be the first since the military, led by then general, now Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, deposed Yingluck Shinawatra’s administration in May 2014.

Ecuador referendum strengthens Moreno’s hand

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ECUADOR

At the national level, Moreno secured majority support for each of the proposals, with an average of around 68% voting in favour. The results bolster his legitimacy and give him a…

Political pitfalls will limit Ethiopian liberalisation

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ETHIOPIA

This would constitute the first major step in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s much-heralded privatisation drive. However, political and security risks remain likely to delay and…

EU could be about to lose influence over Balkans

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EU/BALKANS

The EU’s revised enlargement process.