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Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…

Pipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

This episode could have a significant impact on South Sudan's government, which derives almost 90% of its revenue from oil.

Trade disputes complicate integration in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

However, in July, tensions resurfaced after Kenya increased fees on Ugandan fuel imports through Mombasa port, reigniting one of the core points of disagreement. Since 2023, there…

West Africa will struggle to counter drug trafficking

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WEST AFRICA

This relates to its empowerment of criminal organisations and armed groups, state capture by traffickers and onward flows of drugs to Europe. The broader impact of the…

Myanmar junta will lose further ground in near term

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MYANMAR

The resistance to the junta, including People’s Defence Forces aligned with the anti-junta National Unity Government (NUG) as well as ethnic armed organisations long pitted…

Americas Act seeks to recover US role in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA/US

US concerns have been growing over China’s increasing presence in Latin America. To date various US initiatives have failed to present an alternative to China’s expanding trade…

Elections could prove awkward for Maldives president

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MALDIVES

The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…

War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

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RUSSIA

A combination of the threat of US sanctions, shifting patterns of demand on international markets, and the growing demands of Russia’s own military has caused arms exports to…

Syrian drug traffickers could shift routes to Libya

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LIBYA

Still, the narcotics trade provides a lucrative alternative revenue stream for government-aligned actors in Syria. These external pressures are therefore instead likely to prompt…