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Uzbek voters may have preferred stability to reform

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UZBEKISTAN

UZBEKISTAN: Voters may prefer stability to reform

Opposition is not yet a threat to Polish government

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POLAND

POLAND: Opposition is not yet a threat to government

Slovenia will remain polarised, whatever Jansa’s fate

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SLOVENIA

The government led by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is under mounting pressure as Slovenia prepares to take over the European Council presidency. This is due mainly to…

New Chile lockdown will add to wider uncertainties

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CHILE

At the same time, a new Central Bank report suggests that, despite a sharp liquidity-driven economic rebound this year, the country faces a lean medium-term outlook.

Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Sagasti will ease pre-election tensions in Peru

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PERU

The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…

Civil-military dynamic will fuel Myanmar’s crisis

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MYANMAR

The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.

Challenges will delay Caribbean's post-COVID recovery

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CARIBBEAN

Jamaicans are to remain in their homes for three consecutive weekends. Although the economies of the English-speaking Caribbean are witnessing a gradual recovery, there are…

Rajapaksa dominance will grow in Sri Lanka

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SRI LANKA

With the support of the SLPP’s allies, the Rajapaksa administration now commands a two-thirds parliamentary majority, which is enough to make constitutional changes. The…

Polish presidential poll will go ahead despite virus

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POLAND

POLAND: Presidential poll will go ahead despite virus