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Threats to China’s future worsen

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CHINA

Overview of the political and economic risks facing China.

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

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SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Greens in German government would be pragmatic

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GERMANY

Based on current polling trends, it could even overtake Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the largest party. A government involving the Greens would have a…

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.

Portugal is no longer immune from the far right

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PORTUGAL

Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, finished third in Portugal’s presidential election in January with 12% of the vote. Most polls now suggest that it is…

Tunisia's growing discontent challenges success story

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TUNISIA

The wave of strikes and demonstrations is raising fresh concerns about the slow pace of social and economic reform. Although Tunisia's political transition is often regarded as…

UK government will look to re-set its agenda

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UNITED KINGDOM

The departure opens up new possibilities for the government’s future policy agenda in issues such as Brexit, relations with the EU and domestic policy, as well the prime…

Saudi demographics may ultimately drive discontent

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SAUDI ARABIA

This means the leadership must manage a significant social change, catalysed by an engaged and 'globalised' youth segment. At the same time, the economy has to accommodate…

China’s demographic crisis may not be so urgent

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CHINA

He said that China faces "new situations" in the structure of its population, and must maintain an "appropriate" birth rate and improve the "quality" of the population. This…

Hungary cannot easily replace lost EU funding

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HUNGARY

EU finance ministers in response postponed decisions on paying Hungary EUR5.8bn under the post-COVID-19 recovery plan, and whether to freeze EUR7.5bn from the ‘cohesion’ funds due…