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The clashes reflect simmering contestation resulting from cleavages within the Oromo political elite and public between those broadly aligned with the moderate Abiy and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247607
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Meanwhile, the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), which has headed the government since 2011, suffered a humiliating defeat. Changes in the electoral system…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264019
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The French government has responded by closing mosques viewed as suspicious and investigating civil society organisations suspected of fostering radicalisation. President…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257355
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As emir and before that as foreign minister, Sabah was the key architect of the moderate foreign policy that characterises Kuwait today. The new ruler, Nawaf, was formerly deputy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256576
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Coalition-building ahead of Ethiopia's 2020 elections.
The country has struggled with internal unrest for decades, and the government ensured that opposition representatives were prevented from standing in the election. Despite the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240405
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Politicians will increasingly look to presidential polls due in 2021, further weakening the incumbent. The external environment remains largely unfavourable.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253135
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On January 18, a Gallup study found that global approval of US leadership had fallen to 30%, a record low, down from 48% in 2016 and 1 percentage point behind China; Germany has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229384
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This will be followed by a second round on November 22-23, with run-off votes after each round to decide seats with no clear majority.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205995
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Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016.