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Georgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia

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GEORGIA

These measures were part of a long-awaited new sanctions policy stemming from a comprehensive review of bilateral ties with Tbilisi announced by Washington in May. The shift in…

Italy’s government may be more durable than expected

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ITALY

Contrary to expectations created by past tensions between the coalition partners -- the far-right League and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) -- and by several 'own…

Colombia healthcare reform unlikely to become reality

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COLOMBIA

The plan, which envisages a larger role for the state in a single-payer system, is controversial both among politicians and with the public. Congress is unlikely to act swiftly on…

UK mini-budget carries significant risks

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UNITED KINGDOM

Among the key short-term measures to tackle inflation is the energy price guarantee (EPG), which will limit the average household energy bill to GPB2,500 (USD2,700) for the next…

Refugee influx unlikely to topple Germany's Merkel

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GERMANY

Merkel is facing a backlash from not only other EU governments but also segments of the German public, her coalition partners and some of her party members over her decision to…

Monarchy trouble could further widen Spanish divisions

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SPAIN

There is still widespread political party commitment to the monarchy but the consensus once supporting it across the country has disappeared. Rising anti-monarchist sentiment has…

Inequality norms will shape global business behaviour

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INTERNATIONAL

Norms and business operations.

Candidates will focus on style not substance in Peru

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PERU

Most participant parties lack strong roots in society and are little more than the electoral vehicles of their founders/leaders.

European public opinion is turning against China

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EUROPE/CHINA

The popular shift coincides with growing China scepticism within legislatures, which has already had a major impact on policy towards Chinese telecoms firm Huawei in the United…

UK public opinion on immigration has shifted

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UNITED KINGDOM

The numbers have increased alarm in the ruling Conservative Party that it will lose further support if the trends persist. However, in contrast to the years preceding the Brexit…