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Pandemic will test parliamentary scrutiny in Europe

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EUROPE

Far-reaching law-making powers have been delegated to governments throughout Europe, which have engaged in unprecedented levels of public spending; the urgency posed by the…

‘Imperial’ US executive will provoke Congress

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UNITED STATES

US presidential powers.

Kuwaiti opposition will fight attempts to limit power

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KUWAIT

This comes ahead of by-elections on March 16 for two parliamentary seats vacated by opposition MPs after a court sentenced them to prison time for a crime of which they had…

Philippines majorities will hold together, for now

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PHILIPPINES

Outlook for congressional politics under the new Duterte administration.

Prospects for Brazil to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Despite these positive signals, governance and effective policy-making could prove challenging in other areas.

Controversial Argentine judicial reform may backfire

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ARGENTINA

Fernandez says the bill seeks to improve the functioning of the federal justice system, perceived as highly prone to political interference. However, it is likely to impact…

Influence of Hindu right in India may rise in 2016

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INDIA

Influence of the Hindu nationalist movement on politics and policy.

South Africa’s media terrain faces diverging fortunes

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SOUTH AFRICA

Manyi, a Zuma ally, bought the Gupta-owned The New Age newspaper and TV news channel ANN7 in August in a wholly vendor-financed deal. In recent years, The New Age and ANN7 have…

Colorado presidency may clash with Paraguay Congress

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PARAGUAY

In a two-horse race, Abdo Benitez (aged 46) defeated Efrain Alegre (55) of the opposition Partido Liberal Radical Autentico (PLRA), who headed Alianza Ganar, an alliance with the…

Sirisena win spells change and challenge for Sri Lanka

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SRI LANKA

Sirisena's victory is a potential game-changer: instead of entrenching the autocratic tendencies of his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa's administration, the election results hold…