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Thailand faces protracted instability over protests

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THAILAND

Prayut earlier this month reshuffled his cabinet. New appointments to the finance and energy ministries will have a key role in spurring post-pandemic economic recovery.

Algiers will be wary of dynamics in the south

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ALGERIA

The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

National protests put government on notice in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The protests followed smaller pro-government demonstrations on March 13. Rousseff faces growing social discontent, not only over corruption claims linked to the Petrobras…

Labour crackdown may backfire as China's economy slows

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CHINA

The final quarter of the year saw a dramatic increase in the number of recorded strikes and protests by workers, bringing the full-year figure to nearly 3,000 -- more than double…

Prospects for North Africa in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for North Africa in 2019.

Strikes will increase political pressure on Rabat

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MOROCCO

There have been protracted negotiations following strikes by teachers last year. Concerns over continued disruption to education and possible contagion to other sectors are…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

France’s Macron faces serious revolt over pensions

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FRANCE

France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…