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Erdogan’s new term brings more of the same in Turkey

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TURKEY

The presidential and parliamentary elections held this month will define Turkey’s trajectory over the next five years and possibly even longer.

US media consumption will promote partisan gridlock

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UNITED STATES

Despite reports that nearly all the reviewed emails were duplicates already screened by the FBI, Republican candidate Donald Trump has condemned Comey's announcement as evidence…

Myanmar government-military ties could be at risk

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MYANMAR

The response underlines the military's continued internal security role but, given that the restive areas are home to large Rohingya populations, also highlights residual…

Ukraine war will speed Latvia’s ‘de-Russification’

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LATVIA

Latvia was among the first states to push for international sanctions on Russia, while the government provided Ukraine with military, humanitarian and economic aid. However, the…

Scandal may change direction of Uganda’s NUP party

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UGANDA

Mpuuga has been accused of corruption, and Wine and the NUP have called for his resignation. However, Mpuuga has rejected these calls, claiming he is the victim of a political…

Russia will increase covert Baltic interference

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RUSSIA/BALTICS

In line with such concerns, Estonia held a large military exercise, Hedgehog, on May 4-15, involving 13,000 troops. On May 6, Lithuania launched Lightning Strike, a military…

Myanmar economic policy gaps may deter investors

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MYANMAR

This is consistent with elements of the National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government's economic policy that was finally released on July 29, four months after the party went…

Singapore ruling party will work on damage control

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SINGAPORE

The controversies relating to the PAP hardly threaten its dominance of politics, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has nevertheless tried hard to mitigate their impact. A…