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The intra-Gulf war will be a battle of reputations

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GULF STATES

As Qatar and its foes settle into a long-term enmity, they are increasingly concerned about international appearances

African election bodies face growing scrutiny

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AFRICA

Election bodies are becoming increasingly contentious

Congo faces a multifaceted security crisis

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The M23 rebellion has dominated headlines but is only a small part of a much larger security crisis

UK-EU January trade drop is a sign of things to come

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UNITED KINGDOM-EU

The disruption to UK-EU trade in January will further undermine business confidence and increase uncertainty

China deals show Sri Lanka’s economic short-termism

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SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka has recently agreed a currency swap with China and secured a loan from its key partner

France will seek to regain influence in Africa

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AFRICA

The French share of trade in its former colonies has declined substantially since decolonisation in 1960

African regional integration faces new urgency

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AFRICA

Lagging regional integration is further complicated by the COVID-19 crisis

Latin American flashpoints have small spillover risk

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LATIN AMERICA

Poverty, political tensions and crime make Latin American instability endemic but contained

Iran nuclear deal should hold despite challenges

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UNITED STATES-IRAN

After one year, the landmark agreement continues to find support in the US and Iranian presidential administrations