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Latest US primaries show areas of soft party support

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US

Both men are now effectively their party’s candidates, ensuring the repeat of 2020 that has long been expected. While either or both could still be replaced, whether for…

Prospects for Iran in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

The government will seek to boost turnout without opening up any more political or social space, and conservatives will maintain their thorough monopoly of power. However…

Australia may see immigration return as a major issue

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AUSTRALIA

By ruling that indefinite detention is unconstitutional, the High Court has overturned two decades of border protection practices. Those released from detention have been refused…

Race to succeed Jokowi may hinge on running mates

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INDONESIA

The president and vice president are elected on a joint ticket. The contest to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as president currently looks set to be a three-cornered fight.

Canada's left feels pressure as Liberal support falls

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CANADA

Support for the Conservatives now equals the combined support for the centre-left Liberals and the New Democratic Party (NDP), which is further left. The Conservatives are now…

Creation of Liberian war crimes court may face hurdles

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LIBERIA

President Joseph Boakai is now authorised to submit a legal framework for the courts’ establishment back to the legislature to pass into law.

Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

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BOLIVIA

Each seeks the recognition of the electoral authorities, which have hitherto refused to choose sides. However, a legal ruling by the constitutional tribunal is pushing the…

Opposition will force strategy shifts in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The opposition Unitary Platform has aligned behind relative unknown and former diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. President Nicolas Maduro’s government overshadowed the unveiling…

South Korea’s ruling party is at risk of poll defeat

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon’s gaffes and misjudgements have cost him support ahead of the polls, although turnout and the impact of third parties remain possible swing factors.

France’s Ukraine position exposes Western divisions

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FRANCE

Despite criticism from Western allies, Macron’s position has remained firm. This comes against the backdrop of tensions with Germany, upcoming European Parliament elections and…