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Abortion unlikely to be a central issue in US midterms

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UNITED STATES

Democrats have been counting on the Court’s decision, handed down in June but leaked in February, to help galvanise the party’s support base. However, household economic concerns…

Opposition to China will grow in UK politics

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK opposition to China.

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…

UK corruption scandal opens door for the opposition

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UNITED KINGDOM

These scandals are serious for the government because they reflect poorly on dozens of Conservative MPs as well as Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In addition to undermining the…

Biden will wield expert US foreign policy team

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UNITED STATES

If confirmed by the Senate, Austin will be the first African-American in that post. His selection is strongly supported by minority rights groups, partly because his military…

Boosting Africa’s health security will be challenging

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AFRICA

Although cases and mortality per capita in Africa have been low compared to Europe and the Americas, the pandemic has exposed underlying vulnerabilities in health systems…

Domestic matters will determine Mexican foreign policy

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MEXICO

The move follows Mexico’s hosting of a Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit last month, and provides an opportunity to expand the country’s…

Australia government’s popularity could fall soon

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AUSTRALIA

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, leader of the Liberal-National coalition, is personally popular but the coalition's electoral appeal is limited because of its handling of the…

Lao policy will be stable but competition will grow

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LAOS

The outcomes of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party's congress.

Biden’s US team will differ in focus from Obama’s

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UNITED STATES

If confirmed, Buttigieg would become the first openly LGBTQ US cabinet official. In assembling his team, Biden is emphasising experience and diversity, drawing heavily on past…