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China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations

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HUNGARY

The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU…

Congo’s new president faces governance challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's political outlook after elections.

US brand still strong but needs to show effectiveness

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UNITED STATES

Recent events have complicated the military and diplomatic elements of this task, but the wider 'Brand America' which Biden wants to restore -- one that shows democratic…

Efforts to curb ransomware crimes face limits

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INT

The pressure has intensified following two costly and highly disruptive double-extortion ransomware attacks against US-based firms -- one against Colonial Pipeline in early May…

South African budget may ease downgrade fears

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SOUTH AFRICA

The first budget since new President Cyril Ramaphosa election by parliament last week, it outlines the National Treasury’s response to a 48.2-billion-rand (4.2 billion dollars…

China-EU academic links will face closer scrutiny

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CHINA/EU

European academic and research institutions have built increasingly close links with China over the past two decades. By doing so they have increased their incomes and research…

Turkey’s diaspora policy is a growing EU concern

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EUROPE

The politicisation stems from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s policy to mobilise and engage with the diaspora through political, cultural, social and economic ties…

South Africa's Ramaphosa may struggle to push reforms

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SOUTH AFRICA

While Ramaphosa won one of the most contentious contests in the ANC's 105-year history, several of his allies failed to get elected to other top posts. Furthermore, controversial…

Brexit risks derailing record UK job market momentum

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UNITED KINGDOM

Brexit and the UK economy.

Polish society may accept large Ukrainian influx

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POLAND

Geographical proximity as well as strong socio-cultural links have made Poland a popular destination for Ukrainian economic migrants for two decades. The presence of Ukrainian…