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Panama constitutional reform will be contentious

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PANAMA

Constitutional reform.

Cuba faces tough choices despite new constitution

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CUBA

A 21-hour time lag between the closing of polling stations and the publication of the results gave rise to suspicions of fraud but vote count reports from independent observers…

Symbolic support for LGBT will grow in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

As Russia has increased its anti-LGBT campaign at home and abroad, the neighbouring Baltic countries have opted to promote equality. However, right-wing populist parties across…

Gridlock is likely as Australian minor parties rise

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AUSTRALIA

Surveys show Australians are increasingly disenchanted with their major political parties. Despite some policy successes, the governing Liberal Party continues to trail well…

Cuba’s new constitution signals reform continuity

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CUBA

This is the strongest signal yet of President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s commitment to the reform process he inherited from his predecessor Raul Castro. The changes will not end…

US state referendums will play major role in November

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UNITED STATES

With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…

Balkans to make some gains in curbing gender violence

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BALKANS

Violence against women and children is a serious problem across South-Eastern Europe. Recently, the issue has come into the spotlight in multiple countries including Serbia…

Georgian ruling party will be weakened by reform drive

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GEORGIA

The modified bill amends the reform plans and delays some changes until after the next presidential and parliamentary polls. It ignores objections raised by the opposition and…

US Republicans will block Supreme Court appointment

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UNITED STATES

A new justice has the potential to change the tenor of the Supreme Court's rulings significantly for many years to come, on issues including the scope of federal regulation…

New three-party Estonian government will defy critics

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ESTONIA

The stability of Estonia's new coalition.