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Russian economic stagnation heightens instability risk

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RUSSIA

Russia's economic outlook.

Uzbek leader is free to reform but may lack will

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UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.

Party Congress raises Xi's prestige and power

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CHINA

His name has been written into the Party charter, and he has installed two allies on the Politburo Standing Committee to oversee critical portfolios.

Student riots to rock South Africa political landscape

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SOUTH AFRICA

Protests against the fee increases, which disproportionately hurt poor, mostly black students, are occurring across the country. The most dramatic incident occurred on October 21…

Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

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IRAQ

Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…

Turkey's army reform could turn into power grab

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TURKEY

The impact of the failed July coup on civilian-military relations.

Era of uniform African debt restructuring at an end

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AFRICA

African debt restructuring.

Concerned investors in Mexico will exercise caution

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MEXICO

Mexican FDI.

Prospects for climate governance in 2019-23

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PROSPECTS 2019-23

Prospects for climate governance in 2019-23.

Congo faces bumpy road to 2023 elections

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Most notably, it includes setting December 20 next year as the date for presidential, legislative, provincial and municipal elections, just before the constitutional deadline for…