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Canada is reconsidering aspects of its foreign policy

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CANADA

Blinken’s long-awaited visit came as Canada is in the middle of re-evaluating its foreign policy. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is expected to unveil a new approach to China soon…

Singapore ruling party’s real test will be post-poll

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SINGAPORE

He said he was seeking a fresh five-year mandate for his People’s Action Party (PAP). Singapore is being forced to re-evaluate its economic policies and place in the global order…

Internal strife will keep Turkey’s parties occupied

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TURKEY

Cracks emerged in the ruling People’s Alliance, a coalition between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP…

NATO accession plans would increase Baltic tensions

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FINLAND/SWEDEN

With public opinion shifting in favour, both countries are now seriously considering applying for formal membership of the alliance. Their decisions will have important…

Brazil government coalition risks unraveling

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BRAZIL

On her return from the United States and Russia, President Dilma Rousseff's problems have not changed; indeed, most worsened during her absence. Brazil's economic outlook is…

Backlash weakens US education reform push

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UNITED STATES

Political backlash against testing in US education policy.

DeSantis uses Disney row to impress Trump supporters

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UNITED STATES

The row between DeSantis and Disney highlights the risk that ‘culture wars’ politics can pose to large companies that take positions in response to the increasing importance of…

Government may water down Greek pension reform

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GREECE

Pension reform is a critical compliance requirement for the Greek authorities with the 'quadriga' of creditors -- ECB, European Commission, European Stability Mechanism and IMF -…

US voter support for NATO may be stronger than assumed

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US

The US commitment to NATO has become a significant presidential election issue, one mentioned repeatedly by Biden in a widely watched interview on July 5. Support for the…

German support for Ukraine could be at a crossroads

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GERMANY

This is broadly consistent with the nature of the 2025 budget, which reportedly includes plans to halve support for Ukraine. The news came days after it was widely reported that…