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Submarine highlights Argentine defence deficiencies

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ARGENTINA

Shortcomings of Argentina's defence policy.

Eskom bailout will not solve South Africa power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal will see the state assume or help pay ZAR254bn (USD13.7bn) of Eskom’s debt and comes amid a debilitating increase in breakdowns of generating capacity that mean the…

Bailout policies will raise Greek taxpayer's burden

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GREECE

Tax arrears are expected to rise to 95 billion euros (106 billion dollars) by year-end following the introduction of new taxes. An ever-rising tax burden is encouraging evasion…

Moon’s legacy will last as his presidency winds down

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SOUTH KOREA

Despite all this, his ruling Democratic Party (DP) has used its rare parliamentary majority to force through a raft of far-reaching legislation affecting politics, the economy and…

Wage deal may slightly ease South African power woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The strikes exacerbated the already-serious strain on electricity generation, leading to the highest level of nationwide power outages since 2019. Economic damage and public…

Indonesian energy reform eyes public-private balance

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INDONESIA

Proposed reforms in the oil and gas sector.

Weak policing hampers South Africa’s crime response

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, the policing response has been beset by deficiencies of leadership, resources and policies, compounded by structural weaknesses that are the legacy of state capture.

South Sudan will get a larger budget but not reforms

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SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan's budget and reform outlook.

Russia will have fewer new special economic zones

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RUSSIA

Special economic zones in Russia.

New SAA deal could taint Pretoria's reform agenda

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SOUTH AFRICA

It also raises questions about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reform plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), crucial to growth prospects and the restoration of public finances, as…