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Military courts have been bolstered under President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, who was re-elected in March for a second four-year term. His tenure has been marked by rising repression.
Intensified political disputes between the main parties are holding up the state budget for 2020, including funding for local elections in November. They also threaten to weaken…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253269
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The result was a surprise to everyone. A new far-right party, Our Homeland, enters parliament, likely lending further support to Fidesz on key issues. Prime Minister Viktor…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268790
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Prospects for the Balkans in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239614
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That comes after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month announced a dramatic change to US policy on West Bank settlements, declaring that the State Department no longer…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249271
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Keita has secured a decisive second-round victory and will embark on his second term from a nominal position of strength. However, the result poses tough questions for his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236890
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Under pressure from the US and EU ambassadors, Bosnia's leaders have reached agreement to form a state government. The breakthrough has provided a badly needed respite from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249009
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Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have in recent months stepped up regulation on cyber issues: Bahrain arrested six people on March 31 over "defamatory" tweets. The wider…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231824
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The Supreme Court of Justice voted on March 12 to confirm her appointment. She obtained 18 out of 23 votes and will serve a four-year term. She was nominated by President Gustavo…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285997
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This follows Bannon’s attendance at the committee in January for questioning in connection with suspected illegal links between Trump’s campaign and White House, and Russia. Then…