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1 – 10 of 86The road-and-rail project, which could end up costing around USD30bn, would link deep-water ports on either side of the Kra Isthmus, in effect connecting the Andaman Sea and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285612
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the winner. Poll campaigning was dominated by debate over the economic headwinds facing the small Himalayan kingdom, which lies between…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284755
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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, on December 23, the first phone call between the two leaders. Egypt’s contacts with Iran…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284435
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The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284691
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MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: Gaza will slow growth
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283764
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EAST AFRICA: Hosting AFCON 2027 may present challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES282299
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It has slipped back down since, amid tough competition as global tourism recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heavy investment in 'Maya Train’, at the expense of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283827
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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Separately, Russian arms transfers to Naypyidaw are fuelling the conflict between the junta and its armed opponents. Among the countries that remain close to Myanmar, Russia and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283196
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It hosted an international conference on October 21 to promote diplomatic efforts to that end, and as the humanitarian crisis deepened, officials have ratcheted up their rhetoric…