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Turkey’s president will eye Istanbul battle

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TURKEY

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is determined to win the city back from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). With a population of over 16 million, Istanbul accounts for…

Protests present major challenges for Colombia’s Duque

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COLOMBIA

Almost a month of protests against a range of perceived government failings is putting pressure on President Ivan Duque, already weakened by plunging approval ratings and his…

Malaysia-Vietnam TPP deal is likely by year-end

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MALAYSIA/VIETNAM

Outlook for the Trans-Pacific Partnership in South-east Asia.

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Latin America protest risks will rise post-COVID-19

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America and the Caribbean now account for over one-quarter of confirmed COVID-19 cases and around one-third of deaths. Although stringent COVID-19-related measures imposed…

Cambodia’s Hun Sen will push for dynastic handover

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CAMBODIA

Cambodia is now effectively a one-party authoritarian state. Despite a poor health system, it has seemingly managed to contain its COVID-19 outbreak.

Benin’s Talon is poised to secure re-election in 2021

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BENIN

He has said that he will announce next month whether he will contest the April 2021 presidential election. On the economic front, Talon’s first term has been very successful, but…

Peru's Boluarte will stay in office at least for now

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PERU

There appears to be a political understanding between parties on the centre and far right that reduces pressure for calling early elections. President Dina Boluarte now appears…

Risk of social unrest is ticking upwards in Cambodia

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CAMBODIA

Separately, the country is experiencing its worst outbreak of coronavirus infections. The sustained public health crisis threatens to set back efforts by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s…

Fidesz victory will bring more Hungary-EU conflict

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HUNGARY

The ruling party’s landslide promises Hungary more of the same. However, a degree of uncertainty lingers in the short-to-medium term. The party has structural weaknesses, but to…