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Jordan will partially address its water stress

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JORDAN

High population growth and low rainfall have contributed to Jordan being classified as an 'absolute water-scarcity' country, a term applied to countries with less than 500 cubic…

Competition over water may drive new crises in Iraq

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IRAQ

Water scarcity is rising, principally because of the construction of upstream dams. However, climate issues and domestic mismanagement are also playing a major role. The…

South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis will deepen

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SOUTH SUDAN

Since South Sudan’s conflict entered its most recent phase in July, humanitarian needs have risen. Donors and relief agencies will prepare for another year of a large-scale…

Conflict and climate will boost MENA flight to Europe

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The threat of fallout in Lebanon from the Gaza conflict has increased the incentive to leave, while also distracting Beirut authorities from promised efforts to block migration…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Tuvalu's election may change treaty with Australia

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AUSTRALIA

Under the agreement, Australia will fund climate resilience schemes and offer sanctuary to residents of the partly submerged Pacific nation while taking responsibility for…

US policy encourages Venezuelans to head to US border

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UNITED STATES

The Biden administration’s indication of tougher sanctions on the Maduro government may play well in terms of next month’s midterm elections but it is likely to increase further…

'Perfect storm' of Venezuela risks surround COVID-19

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VENEZUELA

Washington is increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro at a time of heightened vulnerability for both the Venezuelan government and people. It is a risky strategy on…

Bangladesh will press on with plan for refugee island

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BANGLADESH

Bangladesh's scheme to relocate Rohingya refugees to an island.

Even with Israeli help, Jordan faces water constraints

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JORDAN/ISRAEL

The fatal shooting of two Jordanians by an Israeli security guard in July 2017, and Israel's refusal to cooperate with a Jordanian investigation, caused deep anger in Amman and…