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Virus fallout will mirror Middle East economic divide

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MIDDLE EAST

Beyond the Gulf and Israel, resilience is sapped by poor healthcare, conflict, political vacuums and economic crises

UK Brexit risks suggest a deal is still possible

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UNITED KINGDOM

The failure to reach a trade deal would present significant challenges for Boris Johnson’s political survival

Australia defence boost may put China ties on the line

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AUSTRALIA

Long-standing trade ties in the Asia-Pacific are increasingly at risk from diplomatic tensions

Risks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST-NORTH AFRICA

The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties

Vietnam's economic needs will limit diplomatic freedom

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VIETNAM

Vietnam seeks a wider array of diplomatic partners to counterbalance Beijing's maritime assertiveness

Non-US, non-tariff protectionism is rising rapidly

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INT

Fears abound about US-China tariffs, but rising non-US, non-tariff trade nationalism posesa larger threat to world GDP

Sahel-Sahara governance is key to migratory flows

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MENA

Corruption, ineffective institutions and economic neglect feed off and facilitate migration in a vicious circle

Macri will face stiff challenges in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

A weak economic outlook and a strong opposition representation will complicate policy-making

East African ports may channel regional tensions

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EAST AFRICA

As states in the region look to increase trade through major port upgrades, political tensions have emerged