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1 – 10 of 12Malaysia was downgraded to ‘Tier 3’ -- the lowest category -- over alleged forced labour involving migrant workers in some of its plantations and factories. Thailand was demoted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263094
ISSN: 2633-304X
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SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272787
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At home, his administration will focus on economic revival and reform, and on COVID-19 public health measures. In foreign affairs, Biden’s team will focus on rebuilding US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257691
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This may see a redefining of US-Africa policy compared to the Trump administration’s focus on competition with China, including: resolving questions surrounding the role for US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258091
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Bangkok and Washington are long-standing close partners, but the coup that installed the junta saw Washington recoil. Simultaneously, Myanmar, the recipient of much US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212762
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This affects particularly northern Chile and Santiago. It is reflected in an increase in violent crime and, in some places dominated by the cartels, a loss of state control.
Immigration policy has become a key issue in the US presidential primaries, upending the Republican nomination contest and fuelling the rise of 'outsider' candidate Donald Trump…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205859
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Pressure is rising to close so-called golden visa schemes, heavily used by Russians, that give wealthy investors the right to live, work and engage in business in the EU. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268225
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Trump’s opponents view his announcement as a political stunt amid fears of Democratic gains -- a ‘blue wave’.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239619
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The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…