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President Vladimir Putin couches the change in the language of human rights protection, but the aim is to protect the state from politically unwelcome rulings and costly damage…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251217
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The dispute between the United States and Kyrgyzstan revolves around Washington giving imprisoned activist Azimjon Askarov the Human Rights Defender Award in 2014. As Bishkek…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201101
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Local vetoes on mining activities.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212944
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Russian NGOs operating in a constricted environment.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233464
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Concerns are growing over the future of Nicaragua's canal project.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209702
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The amount of land granted for mining has now surpassed 2 million hectares, having doubled between 2021 and 2023 to around 1.8 million. This rapid expansion in mining activity…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287043
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An EU election observation mission continues to deploy, despite the government’s withdrawal from Norwegian-led dialogue efforts. The opposition goes into the elections divided and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265342
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Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto won the poll comfortably, with nearly 59% of the vote. However, the parliamentary elections held concurrently went less well for him, with the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286711
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It occupied towns and army installations, killing and kidnapping hundreds and fighting pitched battles with Israeli forces. Israel formally declared war on October 8, signalling…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282522
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The World Cup marked an opportunity for Qatar to bolster its soft power and its role as a global sporting and tourism destination. Although the tournament brought a wave of…