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Fidel's death will not prompt policy shifts in Cuba

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CUBA

His passing has stirred strong emotions among both supporters and opponents, although this is unlikely to have a longer-term impact on the domestic political climate, where the…

Kuwait’s economic reform plans will face challenges

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KUWAIT

Kuwait’s sixth government in two years took office in October pledging to accelerate the slow reform of an economy that is overwhelmingly dominated by the state’s spending of…

Rwandan president's victory masks internal challenges

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RWANDA

President Paul Kagame's looming challenges.

Morena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico

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MEXICO

The party’s new dominance has generated uncertainty about the constitutional reforms it plans to pursue, raising concerns both within Mexico and abroad.

Murder ruling raises electoral uncertainty in Suriname

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SURINAME

The so-called ‘December killings’ remain highly emotive and controversial in Suriname and the ruling has sparked opposition calls for the president to resign. While Bouterse is…

Uganda's 'developmental' state model faces risks

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UGANDA

Economic development planning in Uganda.

Algerian protests will endure beyond planned election

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ALGERIA

Meanwhile, protests that began in February opposing former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s plans to stand for a fifth term are now in their 40th week, despite his resignation in…

Syrian intelligence will play a major post-war role

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SYRIA

The role of Syrian intelligence agencies.

Buhari offers few answers to Nigeria's economic woes

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NIGERIA

While Buhari is likely to largely follow his previous term’s economic agenda, a squeezed fiscal space, including sizable debt service payments, will test the ability of the ruling…

Canberra will pursue moderation amid China-US tensions

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AUSTRALIA

Maritime disputes in the South China Sea throw two key Australian foreign policy objectives into contention: maintaining close security ties with Washington and developing…