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Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.

Pressure on Iran’s banks raises chances of collapse

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IRAN

However, the signs of strain are becoming more marked. On December 15, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) issued an official warning to all financial institutions, threatening legal…

Global food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast

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INT

This concern appears to be holding up despite the economic and other disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lebanese gains from Syrian rebuilding may be limited

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LEBANON/SYRIA

Lebanese plans to gain from Syria's reconstruction.

Uneven e-government will hinder South-east Asia trade

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ASEAN

E-government systems in ASEAN member states.

Expansion of renewables in Germany is set to slow down

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GERMANY

Germany's renewable energy reform.

Rocky politics will slow Tunisia's renewable progress

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TUNISIA

Once finished, the projects will make up 6% of Tunisia’s electricity generation capacity. Although new projects promise increased renewable energy development, a combination of…

Colombia to deepen China trade and political ties

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COLOMBIA

Colombia is yet formally to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but may do so under President Gustavo Petro. Although Chinese investment offers major potential…

Activists will test EU-US 'Privacy Shield' deal

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EU/US

The European Commission and the US government on February 2 announced a political agreement in principle on rules to govern the transfer of data between them: the EU-US Privacy…

Lebanon and Israel face more offshore gas challenges

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LEBANON/ISRAEL

The pipeline to deliver Eastern Mediterranean gas to European markets would begin by supplying Italy from Israeli offshore fields, including Karish, which produced Israel’s…