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US policy shift on Cuba will bring little respite

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CUBA

The move comes as Cubans face a severe economic crisis and increasing hardship that is driving record outward migration. The collapse of Russian tourism and increased fuel and…

Continued unrest will hit Nicaragua’s financial system

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NICARAGUA

The political crisis that began in Nicaragua last year has sent the economy into a deep recession. A collapse in consumer and business confidence has significantly reduced demand…

Iran's 'resistance economy' faces new tests in 2021

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IRAN

At the same time, the June 18 presidential election campaign is beginning, with top judge Ibrahim Raisi registering as a favoured candidate. Heading a high-profile anti-corruption…

Inter-Korean thaw may prove more lasting than in past

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NORTH KOREA

Inter-Korean cooperation after the Panmunjom Declaration.

Washington will be flexible on its Myanmar sanctions

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MYANMAR/US

The Treasury Department soon after activated one provision of the EO by designating ten individuals in the Myanmar military and three military-linked companies for sanctions…

Unexpected death may trigger power struggles in Cuba

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CUBA

A year on from the historic July 2021 protests, worsening economic realities are perpetuating popular discontent. However, renewed large-scale unrest remains unlikely;…

Transparency may be key to Congo mining reforms

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The handover was part of an amicable agreement between the two parties that ends a long period of uncertainty caused by Gertler becoming subject to US sanctions in 2017, under the…

Pressures on Pyongyang raise risk of regime collapse

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NORTH KOREA

On April 6, supreme leader Kim Jong-un called this "the worst-ever situation in which we have to overcome unprecedentedly numerous challenges". Much hinges on how soon trade with…

Venezuela's output collapse may boost global oil price

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VENEZUELA

Collapsing oil production.

High employment and low wages will curb Russian growth

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RUSSIA

In defiance of expectations following the imposition of severe sanctions, the unemployment rate has hovered around 3.2%. Yet rather than a sign of resilience, low unemployment…