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Malaysia will avoid major changes in foreign policy

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MALAYSIA

Malaysia's new government's foreign policy.

EU economic security policy will strengthen

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EU

The proposals contain some new risk management processes, plus additional focus on dual-use exports and consideration of outward investment. Its significance lies less in the…

Hungary’s economy is vulnerable without EU funds

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HUNGARY

The package targets banking, energy, retail, telecommunications, airlines, pharmaceuticals and advertising: service sectors where multinationals have important stakes. It is one…

Ukrainian leader's support requires wins on key issues

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UKRAINE

He has navigated his way through powerful anti-reform lobbies, fears that he was too naive to handle the Kremlin, and concerns about impartiality arising from a July 2019 phone…

Greylisting underscores South Africa reform imperative

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SOUTH AFRICA

Some deficiencies were detailed in a 2021 FATF report and in October 2021 the country was given 18 months to remedy them or face greylisting. Greylisted states face tougher due…

Kazakh leader stronger but unmet promises are a risk

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KAZAKHSTAN

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says that the immediate emergency is over and that the CSTO force can safely depart after making a "psychological" contribution to removing the…

Fight is on to keep Romanian politicians accountable

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ROMANIA

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea’s response that the protests are part of an attempted coup suggests he will not compromise. Within the new ruling coalition…

Elections could prove awkward for Maldives president

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MALDIVES

The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…

Former leader's arrest unsettles Kyrgyz democracy

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KYRGYZSTAN

Atambayev is in custody after surrendering to special forces after their second attempt to storm his home. This seems to conclude the battle of wills between him and Sooronbay…

Incumbent will likely win Maldives presidential poll

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MALDIVES

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) aims to secure a second five-year term. The other nominees include a member of a recently formed party…