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Venezuela reform plans risk new political challenges

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VENEZUELA

This is in line with a strategy of slow-paced economic liberalisation in place since 2017. The announcement sparked an uptick in local and international investor interest in…

Policy is key to managing existential risk of AI

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INT

A particularly sensitive strand of this debate focuses on ‘existential’ risks. This concern was voiced in a terse but influential recent statement by Center for AI Safety (CAIS)…

Africa remains in a precarious COVID-19 position

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AFRICA

Risks associated with COVID-19 in Africa.

Third COVID wave calls for caution from Erdogan

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TURKEY

Throughout April, new cases have exceeded 40,000 per day. The surge, which followed the easing of containment measures in March, was the third and largest spike in COVID-19 cases…

Israel will struggle to attract bids for new tram line

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ISRAEL

Infrastructure projects in Jerusalem, especially those that involve East Jerusalem, are controversial due to East Jerusalem’s contested status. The Brown Line is planned to run…

Prospects for the United Kingdom to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for the United Kingdom to end-2016.

COVID-19 will severely damage Maldives tourism sector

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MALDIVES

Impact of COVID-19 on the Maldives tourism sector.

Influence of nationalist group will rise in Tokyo

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JAPAN

A profile of the Nippon Kaigi.

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…

Iran will adopt policies to reduce Afghan refugees

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IRAN

Tehran is concerned that the situation will lead to a further influx of Afghans. Iran already hosts an estimated 3.4 million refugees. Increasing political, economic and security…