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1 – 10 of 10The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285381
ISSN: 2633-304X
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According to the constitution, the next presidential election must take place in September-October 2024, but parliamentary polls are not due until 2025. Wickremesinghe is heavily…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284210
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The bailout’s second tranche cannot be released until the review is complete. Separately, the government is battling accusations that it is protecting individuals who helped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282414
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The staff-level agreement on the package was announced on June 29, the day before an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement which Pakistan had with the IMF expired with around…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280730
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Surveys show Australians are increasingly disenchanted with their major political parties. Despite some policy successes, the governing Liberal Party continues to trail well…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221973
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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.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261257
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SRI LANKA: Economic short-termism will prevail
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES241207
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They discussed 'national reconciliation' and Suu Kyi and the president agreed to set up a working group on the transition of power that will bring to an end more than half a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207044
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Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former president and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), is seeking a mandate for a full term as prime minister; he was appointed premier last…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253515
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He won the May 9 presidential election and his running mate Sara Duterte secured victory in the vice-presidential poll. Marcos has already announced several cabinet picks…