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EU enlargement faces public trust battle in Balkans

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BALKANS

After repeated delays, Western Balkan publics are less inclined to think that EU enlargement will bring them benefits

East African borders will remain points of friction

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EAST AFRICA

Continental, regional and sub-regional integration initiatives are gaining currency but the challenges are significant

Afghan conflict and drugs fuel one another

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AFGHANISTAN

Revenues from the heroin business keep the Taliban solvent and reduce economicpressure for peace

Latin America tax evasion will strain state funds

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LATIN AMERICA

VAT evasion alone amounted to some 2.4% of Latin America’s GDP in 2015 -- roughly the region’s estimated growth for 2017

Sudan faces a complex and escalating crisis

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SUDAN

The crisis in Sudan continues to deepen and a resolution still appears some way off

Appeal and influence of Europe’s far right will grow

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WESTERN EUROPE

The support of most far-right parties in Western Europe has increased in recent years

Coal sector symbolism will shape US energy policy

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UNITED STATES

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end his predecessor's 'war on coal' despite the industry's structural decline

Fragile African democratic gains face erosion

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AFRICA

Africans believe that corruption is getting worse and government efforts are lacking

Risks and opportunities 2020: Africa

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AFRICA

Risks and opportunities intersect as new and entrenched challenges threaten still-fragile changes

Lebanon’s election outcome adds to country’s woes

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LEBANON

No faction gained control of parliament following the May 15 election as Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority