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Expert briefing
Publication date: 17 April 2024

A major milestone was showcased in February, as KAAN, the country’s first domestically produced fifth-generation combat aircraft, made its maiden flight. The aircraft is equipped…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 25 April 2024

This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 1 May 2024

According to the constitution, the poll must take place in September-October. The JVP was formed as a Marxist-Leninist party. Recent opinion polling suggests Dissanayake would be…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 23 April 2024

Existing conditions facilitate this: the country's open economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, it enjoys access to Mediterranean and Atlantic routes and ongoing…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 17 April 2024

Catholics are a sizeable minority religious group in the country, numbering roughly 7 million out of a population of nearly 100 million. Vietnam and the Vatican have not had…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 25 March 2024

Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a Chinese loan for a new airport last month, negotiations with Honduras over an FTA are progressing and the new government of Guatemala -- Taiwan’s…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 9 April 2024

A key finding is that 50.5% of respondents would pick China if forced to take sides in US-Chinese rivalry, up from 38.9% in 2023. China continues to be regarded as the most…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 15 April 2024

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…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 27 March 2024

The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 March 2024

In late January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to China to seek greater investment and trade opportunities. Mirziyoyev’s visit is the culmination of years…

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