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Foreign powers will use media for Balkan influence

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BALKANS

Western media have been present in the Balkans for decades through the likes of the BBC and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Large media corporations in Russia, China…

Cyber conflict will probably become more destructive

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INTERNATIONAL

Although Orangeworm is not believed to be state-backed, governments are prioritising the development of offensive cyberweapons but deploying them in different ways. These range…

Musk’s Twitter takeover highlights disinformation risk

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INT

Musk has repeatedly said he wants the platform to prioritise ‘free speech’, but has also reassured European regulators that he will be complying with local laws, even where they…

Foreign influence could affect German elections

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GERMANY

With Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years in power, and opinion polls showing the race is narrowing, the incentive for interference is unusually high. The Greens, who are…

Humanitarian crisis mounts amid Venezuela stalemate

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VENEZUELA

The political impasse continues in Venezuela, where social tensions are running high after a month of energy and water shortages. There have been protests but none threatening to…

Kazakh leader builds power while fending off Russia

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KAZAKHSTAN

Tokayev's rebuff to Russian hopes of support on the Ukraine war reflects a commitment to maintaining foreign policy independence while securing his domestic position through…

EU will ignore Azerbaijan’s repression of minority

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AZERBAIJAN

The arrests are connected with continuing tensions with Iran, stemming from an attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran in January. They have profound implications for Azerbaijani…

Post-Karimov Uzbekistan lacks forces for change

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UZBEKISTAN

Karimov's death leaves a void since governance stemmed from him and his ability to coerce and manage Uzbekistan's regional groupings and key political and business players. The…

Russian strategy plan is both defensive and assertive

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RUSSIA

Russia's new national security strategy

Russian church will become more politicised

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RUSSIA

The Orthodox Church and Russian politics.