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US prison population will increase under Trump

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UNITED STATES

Politics of the US criminal justice system.

Left-wing alliance changes Spain's political landscape

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SPAIN

While not expected to win, it will likely overtake the Socialist Party (PSOE). This development will have serious consequences for the PSOE, which faces a dilemma over its…

Lost majority will not hinder Scottish Nationalists

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UNITED KINGDOM

Voters acted on their constitutional preferences, with the SNP and the pro-independence Scottish Green Party both increasing their constituency vote share, and the Scottish…

Australian far right could see electoral opening soon

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AUSTRALIA

As he departed, Bernardi argued that the governing Liberals "bled" votes to the anti-immigration One Nation party owing to neglect of the party's conservative base by centrists…

Australia's Liberals are not testing the government

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AUSTRALIA

Labor was concerned about losing Dunkley ahead of next year’s general election. However, although the Liberal-Nationals Coalition, the main opposition grouping, managed to…

Canada-China trade ties face domestic opposition

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CANADA/CHINA

Prospects for a Canada-China trade agreement.

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Spain’s opposition leader faces key electoral tests

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SPAIN

While Feijoo’s position is safe for now, upcoming regional and European elections could change that. The main internal challenge that Feijoo faces comes from the populist right of…

Turkey’s new cabinet will prioritise stability

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TURKEY

The much anticipated appointments of new ministers of finance, foreign affairs and interior -- replacing incumbents that in various ways no longer serve the president's interests…

Danielle Smith puts pressure on Canadian federalism

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CANADA

Smith became premier by winning the leadership contest of the governing United Conservative Party (UCP), defeating more moderate opponents in a ballot of party members. Her…