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Debates over Irish unification will gain traction

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IRELAND

The differing perspectives of unionists and nationalists on the creation of Northern Ireland as a political entity within the United Kingdom, together with Brexit and tensions…

Future of business in UK territories is uncertain

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK financial transparency.

Path to Scottish independence will be difficult

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UNITED KINGDOM

Having fallen one seat short of an absolute majority, the SNP will form a government with the Green Party, which also supports independence. After the election results, SNP leader…

Northern Irish vote could have far-reaching impacts

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UK/EU

SF is unlikely to lead a functioning government for some time due to the refusal of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to participate until the Northern Ireland Protocol is…

DUP crisis threatens Northern Irish stability

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UNITED KINGDOM

Gavin Robinson has taken over on an interim basis, and will probably lead the party into the UK election later this year. The nature of Donaldson’s departure poses significant…

Scottish unionism faces a major struggle

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UK

The polls illustrate the plight of Scottish unionism, particularly in the context of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Progress on EU-UK relations hinges on domestic issues

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EU-UK

The political atmosphere between London and Brussels has improved since Truss replaced David Frost as the United Kingdom’s lead Brexit negotiator in December. Yet significant…

A backstop solution to Brexit has some potential

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UK-EU

Brexit negotiations.

Conflict over Northern Ireland protocol will persist

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UNITED KINGDOM

Through a joint EU-UK committee, the NIP's purpose is to implement a regulatory and customs border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. Amid trade…

Prospects for South-east Asia in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

All are aiming to revive economies badly hit by the pandemic’s fallout. The ten ASEAN states and five of the bloc’s dialogue partners recently signed a Regional Comprehensive…