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Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…

US executive privilege battle could be coming

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UNITED STATES

This follows Bannon’s attendance at the committee in January for questioning in connection with suspected illegal links between Trump’s campaign and White House, and Russia. Then…

Afghanistan's neighbours irritated by US rapprochement

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AFGHANISTAN

After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…

Polish government disunity may hamper Ukraine response

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POLAND

The war in Ukraine could have increased support for the United Right (ZP) coalition, but so far this has remained static. Poles have enthusiastically welcomed the opening of the…

Slovak government is weighing up early elections

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SLOVAKIA

SaS’s departure from government could trigger early elections and bring to power a new government with a less firmly pro-Western orientation that might substantially change…

Russia will find it harder to tackle US-EU coalition

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US/RUSSIA

Billed by US and UK officials as the largest-ever mass expulsion of Russian diplomatic personnel, this is an unexpected show of common will. The United States alone is expelling…

Erdogan prepares to intervene in Libyan civil war

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TURKEY/LIBYA

The deployment of Turkish troops to protect the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) and intervene in Libya’s civil war looks increasingly likely. GNA Prime Minister…

Libya's idiosyncratic history will slow peace progress

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LIBYA

On April 25, Serraj asked Russia to help stop the conflict during a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. Over a year since the UN-backed Government of…

Prospects for Turkey in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Prospects for Turkey in 2023.

US Biden would face COVID-19 and Dem rifts, if elected

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UNITED STATES

Former Vice President Joe Biden will formally become the party’s presidential candidate for the November 3 election, joined by Senator Kamala Harris (California) as running mate…