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China's top leaders are normally reshuffled every five or ten years, so this is highly irregular. The official reason is ill health, but the opacity of China’s political system…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281048
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The consultations followed major public protests after it emerged the government had in 2021 signed a secret deal with Cairo to restart the project, which would boost Egypt’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271966
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The US arms control agenda.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208563
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China's pledge to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235830
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Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286228
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This trend was sustained in 2023 with USD23bn worth of investments in US markets alone. However, Gulf investments are subject increasingly to greater Western scrutiny because of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285434
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The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284173
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The outlook for the government is positive. A thaw in relations with the United States and EU, plus sanctions relief, will bring economic benefits and social spending. The slow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283350
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The market-oriented, technocratic approach that Li pursued contrasts with President Xi Jinping’s expansion of state control across sectors such as finance and prioritisation of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283281
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Over seven months after removing him from office, President Evariste Ndayishimiye has finally taken the next step to neutralise his rival. The clique of ‘generals’ that rule the…