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Tajikistan will try to balance Russia and China

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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan's options for joining Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

Gulf boycott raises Lebanon economic risks

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GULF STATES/LEBANON

They have failed to convene cabinet for more than a month amid a row over how to resolve a break in diplomatic relations with former Gulf allies. Measures taken by Saudi Arabia…

Central Asia currency woes heighten instability risk

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia's currency problems.

Climate and labour may hit new Australia-Pacific ties

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AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC

Australia holds its federal election this year, but Morrison’s visits are not an election push, they are part of Australia’s effort to increase influence among Pacific island…

South-east Asia-US trade preferences debates beckon

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA/US

The preferential US trade programme faces renewal or lapse by December 31. South-east Asia’s economies are structured to take advantage of the GSP and many of the products…

Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

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MOLDOVA

A recent reshuffle raises questions about whether government can avoid returning to old problems of infighting and nepotism; this is important if IMF support is to continue. Until…

Tajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength

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TAJIKISTAN/KYRGYZSTAN

Both have avoided the deep economic crisis that seemed likely in the spring. Income from remittances, on which both rely heavily, has recovered after a dip following the invasion.

Prospects for India to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Prospects for India to end-2020.

Abinader eyes re-election in the Dominican Republic

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

A successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout allowed for a speedy reopening of Dominican tourism, pleasing business elites, while an anti-corruption agenda has placated a public which…

Prospects for a close EU-UK trade deal are not good

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UK/EU

UK-EU trade talks.