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Middle East repression fears drive Islamist pragmatism

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MIDDLE EAST

Islamist movements saw rapid political successes in the aftermath of the 2011 Arab uprisings, but this was followed by the brutal repression of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood…

Putin's election plan has little new to offer Russians

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RUSSIA

Judging from Putin's remarks, no dramatic reforms are envisaged for the early part of his term. His promises of higher wages and better living standards rest on hopes of economic…

Arrests will not help Mexico's anti-corruption efforts

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MEXICO

Corruption scandals.

Only careful WhatsApp use will boost African democracy

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AFRICA

WhatsApp and African elections.

UK 'Brexit' vote will weaken EU

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UNITED KINGDOM

This follows a campaign in which the 'Remain' side sought but ultimately failed to make the economy and, in particular, the economic risks associated with leaving the EU the main…

Far-right extremism is becoming more transnational

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EUROPE

Far-right violence in Europe.

Mozambique's peace talks will enter critical phase

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MOZAMBIQUE

Ruling FRELIMO lawmakers last week decided to postpone a proposed vote on electoral law amendments, part of a decentralisation package agreed earlier this year, unless RENAMO…

Post-Karimov Uzbekistan lacks forces for change

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UZBEKISTAN

Karimov's death leaves a void since governance stemmed from him and his ability to coerce and manage Uzbekistan's regional groupings and key political and business players. The…

TV round may decide next Czech president

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CZECH REPUBLIC

There was widespread astonishment at the announcement by the former premier and leader of Ano, the largest opposition party. Babis is on trial in the Stork’s Nest fraud case, and…

COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…