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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…

Central America faces major challenges in 2021

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CENTRAL AMERICA

While governments have begun tentative efforts to restart economic activity, the crisis is far from over. It looks sure to shape the main issues of 2021, exacerbating all the…

Partisanship shapes US attitudes to climate policy

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UNITED STATES

Although acceptance of the reality of climate change is growing, views on how government should respond divide sharply by party affiliation. US polling data suggest that…

Canada's climate diplomacy will outstrip domestic push

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CANADA

As part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to a national target of 30% reductions in carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. However, figures released in April…

Tourism to drive Belize economic growth amid slowdown

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BELIZE

Real GDP surged by 15% in 2021 and 12% in 2022, then by 4% in 2023. With inflation easing, risks of social instability have probably fallen over the past year, but growth looks…

Real test for Cambodian premier lies beyond key polls

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CAMBODIA

In May, the National Election Committee (NEC) disqualified the Candlelight Party (CP) -- the only credible opposition player -- from participating in the polls, citing failure to…

Climate and labour may hit new Australia-Pacific ties

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AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC

Australia holds its federal election this year, but Morrison’s visits are not an election push, they are part of Australia’s effort to increase influence among Pacific island…

Votes debacle will add to Puerto Rico's fiscal woes

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PUERTO RICO

Only a few polling stations functioned properly; those that did not will reopen on August 16, so the remaining ballots can be cast. The primaries come amid COVID-19 and following…

Prospects for US politics in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

At home, his administration will focus on economic revival and reform, and on COVID-19 public health measures. In foreign affairs, Biden’s team will focus on rebuilding US…

New Puerto Rico governor will face divided electorate

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PUERTO RICO

The pro-US-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP) has retained the posts of governor and Resident Commissioner, and the consultative referendum produced its first indisputable…