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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.

Belarusian leader's actions reduce his options

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BELARUS

Western states have refocused attention on Belarus in the wake of the Ryanair plane diversion, and Lukashenka has responded with increasing hostility.

Demographic realities will drive Germany’s Africa push

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AFRICA/GERMANY

Germany's Africa strategy.

Belarus political 'tolerance' fits foreign policy aims

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BELARUS

Belarus's leadership is navigating carefully between Russia and the EU, avoiding alignment with Moscow against the West and exploring ways of engaging Europe on trade. Cautious…

'Brexit' will put pressure on UK-Irish links

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IRELAND

The agenda was clear: planning for Brexit and the negotiations that will surround it. The extensive economic links between Ireland and the United Kingdom in terms of trade and the…

East African regional relations face a period of flux

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EAST AFRICA

This may have a profound effect on East Africa’s two main regional blocs -- the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the East African Community (EAC).

EU views of China are slowly converging

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EU

There has been growing convergence between EU member states over the perceived China threat, especially related to economic matters. However, at the same time, EU countries are…

Prospects for the Balkans in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for the Balkans in 2020.

Taxes offer an alternative to tariffs

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INTERNATIONAL

Goods trade and redistribution.

Tycoons will greatly assist India’s green push

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INDIA

Gautam Adani, another Indian tycoon, has also promised sizeable investment in green energy. India aims to meet 50% of its energy needs from renewables by 2030 and to achieve…