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Referendum will back Uzbekistan’s new constitution

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UZBEKISTAN

Uzbeks are being asked to approve amendments that change some 65% of the country’s constitution. A key change in the draft constitution would allow incumbent President Shavkat…

Israeli debates on religion will have economic impacts

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ISRAEL

Debates over the role of religion in society, especially the privileges of the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community, have emerged as a central theme ahead of September’s election.

Politics of young citizens is selectively progressive

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INT

This should make it easier to advance and defend progressive positions on issues such as abortion, education and inheritance -- as well as protections for the LGBTQI+ community…

Gender may become accidental Venezuela election issue

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VENEZUELA

Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro aim to translate popular frustration with shortages, recession and polarisation into an electoral majority in the 167-seat chamber. While…

Extreme weather bolsters Europe's Green parties

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EUROPE

Increased exposure to extreme weather events since 2015 has changed popular attitudes. Numerous studies show the climate concern is no longer the preserve of educated, affluent…

Australia Voice vote outcome creates Labor concerns

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AUSTRALIA

The poll exposed deep divisions along political lines that will frustrate attempts to achieve reconciliation with the country’s Indigenous population. By revitalising the Liberal…

Qatar’s first elections will strengthen the status quo

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QATAR

The October 2 election elicited 63.5% turnout among eligible Qatari voters, who chose among 233 individual candidates, since political parties remain banned. Fulfilling the 2003…

Dinar ban will damage EU-led Kosovo-Serbia dialogue

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KOSOVO

A Central Bank regulation reaffirming the euro as sole legal tender has alarmed Kosovo’s Serbs who see it as a direct threat to their existence and is jeopardising already complex…

US immigration politics will hinder reform

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UNITED STATES

Immigration policy has become a key issue in the US presidential primaries, upending the Republican nomination contest and fuelling the rise of 'outsider' candidate Donald Trump…

Social mobility improvements to come slowly in Mexico

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MEXICO

Social mobility in Mexico.