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Recount challenge will prolong uncertainty in Guyana

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GUYANA

This marks another twist in the country’s electoral saga, with elections delayed by over a year and then subject to a recount. It seems increasingly clear that President David…

Norway election is unlikely to alter energy policy

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NORWAY

Polls suggest that Conservative Party, which has led government for eight years, will not be re-elected. The smaller parties which the Conservatives usually rely on for…

Guyana election doubts spark international concern

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GUYANA

These results indicate that the incumbent A Partnership for National Unity-Alliance for Change (APNU-AFC) coalition has narrowly won re-election, returning David Granger as…

Vote breakdown will shape Nigeria poll outcome

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NIGERIA

Scenarios for Nigeria's presidential and legislative elections.

UK premier’s net zero gambit is unlikely to bear fruit

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UK

The main announcements included slowing the transition away from home heating systems and cars which run on fossil fuels. The first poll since the announcements shows an increase…

Danielle Smith puts pressure on Canadian federalism

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CANADA

Smith became premier by winning the leadership contest of the governing United Conservative Party (UCP), defeating more moderate opponents in a ballot of party members. Her…

East Timor appointment lowers risk of government split

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EAST TIMOR

EAST TIMOR: Appointment cuts risk of government split

Canadian budget will constrain future governments

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CANADA

This is Canada's first balanced budget since the 2008-09 financial crisis, but had been delayed by about two months. This was ostensibly due to the government's need to…

UK government faces tough balancing act on climate

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UK

UK: Government faces tough balancing act on climate

Oil will challenge fragile institutions in Guyana

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GUYANA

Guyana, hitherto a non-oil producing state, will produce growing volumes of crude oil. This will bring a range of consequences, potentially both positive and negative. It will…