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Philippine leader will ride out key controversies

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PHILIPPINES

In November, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rodolfo Azurin said killings in anti-drugs operations would be minimised. Marcos is coming under pressure from critics over his…

Risks to Pakistan’s religious minorities will increase

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PAKISTAN

The country’s religious minorities officially include Ahmadiyya Muslims, who frequently face discrimination by the Sunni majority. Pakistan’s Hindus and Christians also experience…

South Korean Hanjin bust will upset Pacific trade

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INTERNATIONAL

The bankruptcy of the world's seventh-largest ocean carrier has caused delays, disruption and concern within the global trade community, with ships unable to dock, goods stuck in…

European elections will test new Greek leftist leader

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GREECE

The new leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Stefanos Kasselakis, has until then to establish himself as Greece’s leading oppositionist. He has not been helped by the…

Bolivia political animosity to deepen over election

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BOLIVIA

The decision seemingly bars former President Evo Morales (2006-19) from seeking the presidential candidacy of the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) in 2025, and compounds…

Mozambique poll controversies may produce volatility

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MOZAMBIQUE

The vote was seen as a test for the ruling Frelimo party, whose popularity has suffered greatly amid mounting economic and political difficulties. However, the contest devolved…

Renewed protests will fuel regional tensions in Peru

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PERU

Since December, the geography of protest at the ousting of Pedro Castillo as president has shifted to the south of the country where his electoral support in the 2021 elections…

Mexico Supreme Court independence may strengthen

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MEXICO

As Supreme Court president, Pina also heads the Council of the Federal Judiciary (CJF), which is responsible for the management of the federal justice system, including the…

Bolivia unrest will dwindle without broader support

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BOLIVIA

Camacho has long offered leadership to movements that seek greater autonomy from La Paz. His arrest has given rise to violent protests in the east of the country and blockades on…

New government will strengthen EU values in Lithuania

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LITHUANIA

The Homeland Union-Christian Democrat (TS-LDK)-led government sworn in on December 11 will make no changes to Lithuania’s US- and EU-aligned and anti-Moscow foreign policy. The…