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US internet funding key but revitalisation needs more

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US

The new funding reopens a debate about technology’s role in revitalising distressed manufacturing communities across the Rust Belt, formerly the US industrial heartland stretching…

Congo’s cobalt monopoly plans face challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's artisanal cobalt sector.

Businesses must toe line after Turkish coup attempt

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TURKEY

The impact of last month's coup attempt on economic activity.

Argentina's Urtubey may lead Peronist shift to centre

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ARGENTINA

A profile of Salta Governor Juan Manuel Urtubey.

Estonia will secularise faster than the other Baltics

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BALTIC STATES

Lithuania is the most religious: the predominant Roman Catholic Church’s socio-political influence has been increasing regarding the still-sensitive issues of LGBT+ and women’s…

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…

US alliances with Philippines and Thailand diverge

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PHILIPPINES/THAILAND

Bangkok and Manila are Washington’s only treaty allies in South-east Asia. Thailand took offence at President Joe Biden skipping the APEC event. Washington-Manila ties have…

China’s ‘Two Meetings’ set out new policy goals

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CHINA

A new Hong Kong anti-sedition law and unprecedented omission of a GDP growth target overshadowed other important policy developments.

India will position itself carefully in G20 role

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INDIA

The theme it has chosen for the group for 2023 is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: One Earth, One Family, One Future’ (the Sanskrit phrase means ‘the world is one family’). The one-world…

Symbolic support for LGBT will grow in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

As Russia has increased its anti-LGBT campaign at home and abroad, the neighbouring Baltic countries have opted to promote equality. However, right-wing populist parties across…