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African regional trends will shape democracy’s success

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AFRICA

African democratic trends.

Insecurity will weigh on Mozambique post-poll outlook

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MOZAMBIQUE

Those on trial include suspects accused of involvement in the initial attacks last year in Mocimboa da Praia. While there has been a recent lull in terrorist activity, insecurity…

Central America integration talk will not drive action

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CENTRAL AMERICA

The migrant crisis was a key theme at December’s summit of the Central American Integration System (SICA). The region’s leaders agreed on a need to address underlying causes…

Israel will leverage East Mediterranean assets

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ISRAEL

The deal -- designed to allow Delek to focus on the larger Leviathan field -- highlights the growing commercial interest in East Mediterranean hydrocarbons. It also underlines the…

Regional strains hinder Mexico's migration solutions

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MEXICO

This was followed by in-person talks between cabinet members from both administrations on bilateral collaboration to tackle root causes and improve legal procedures for migrants…

Bahrain will benefit from greater regional stability

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BAHRAIN

The visit comes as the region is experiencing a period of diplomatic détente. Bahrain is taking advantage by slowly rebuilding ties with Iran and Syria. However, increasing…

China tensions will obstruct regional FTA expansion

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EAST ASIA

China’s entry would be a game-changer. Its economy is larger than all the current CPTPP members' combined, and Beijing would gain another platform for implementing its policies on…

Creditors will seek geopolitical gains in debt talks

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INTERNATIONAL

Whereas developed economies and China have benefited from USD9tn in fiscal stimulus and USD5tn in liquidity, EMs have less scope because they cannot issue local-currency debt…

Djibouti deal may unlock East Africa peace puzzle

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EAST AFRICA

The meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, followed a peace summit between Ethiopia and Eritrea the previous day. Rapprochement between Djibouti and Eritrea, the Horn of Africa’s two…

Guatemala-Mexico ties look set to strengthen

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GUATEMALA/MEXICO

The meeting is the latest sign of increasing cooperation between the neighbours since Arevalo took office in January. Both leaders aim to address shared migration challenges to…