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Libyan unity government should ease economic pressures

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LIBYA

The economy has faced major challenges recently: recurring disruptions to the oil and gas sector, state fragmentation and war between the government in Tripoli and the armed…

Economy may suffer as party leaves Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Deep rifts have dominated Slovak politics since the four-party coalition’s conception, but disagreements between Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OLaNO) and SaS…

UK voters will ignore budget and elect hung parliament

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UNITED KINGDOM

The budget will prove to be all but the last political event before the final campaign and the May 7 general election. Although the detail had to be determined in cooperation with…

Kuwait's politics will stall economic reforms

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KUWAIT

With huge financial reserves, low public debt and a small population, Kuwait is one of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states best equipped to ride out an extended period of…

New Cyprus president will pursue pro-Western policy

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CYPRUS

Christodoulides is taking charge at a time of high political volatility. Though he is from the ruling Democratic Rally (DISY), he was not DISY's candidate, won with the support of…

President will keep Chadian opposition in check

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CHAD

Chad's political and economic outlook.

Iraqi Kurdistan may lose its 'safe haven' reputation

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IRAQ

Baghdad and Erbil are currently negotiating a new budget agreement covering oil revenue and fiscal transfers, which could provide immediate relief. However, internal divisions are…

Saudi Arabia may widen its tax net

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SAUDI ARABIA

The finance ministry has sought to boost non-oil revenue by increasing the value-added tax (VAT) rate and other measures. The finance minister has also floated the possibility of…

New states in South Sudan could entrench patronage

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SOUTH SUDAN

Governance in South Sudan.