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Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Afghanistan's neighbours irritated by US rapprochement

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AFGHANISTAN

After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…

Sudan dialogue process faces trust deficit

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SUDAN

His announcement follows a major escalation of protests, and the forced suspension of the internationally facilitated dialogue, largely because most opposition groups rejected…

Rwanda seeks political gains from peacekeeping

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RWANDA

The troops will engage in “combat and security” operations against local jihadists in support of Mozambique’s government, similar to a recent bilateral deployment to support…

TV station attack will harm Georgia's image

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GEORGIA

Rustavi-2 is Georgia's leading TV station for viewers and advertising revenue. Closely associated with the opposition United National Movement (UNM) and labelled a "machine of…

Common EU migration policy will be hard to achieve

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EU

The EU is still struggling to formulate a coordinated response to the migration crisis, but it has managed to make significant cuts in illegal immigration by tightening control of…

Turkey's foreign policy will increase its isolation

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TURKEY

However, it has sometimes combined a very confrontational public relationship, including public attacks on an international institution, with a much more cooperative private…