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A Gulf human rights pushback worsens EU dilemmas

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GULF STATES/EU

Riyadh reacted to Ottawa’s criticism of the arrests by breaking diplomatic ties and immediately withdrawing investments, trade, students and medical patients, demanding support…

Qatar’s rewarding Afghan role carries future risks

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QATAR

Qatar has become central to international efforts to engage with the Taliban after the fall of Kabul. Its role in facilitating the withdrawal of Western forces and massive…

Indonesia president-elect faces thorny issues

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INDONESIA

It confirmed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto as the winner of the race to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as president. The elections for the People’s Representative Council (DPR)…

Votes in eastern EU cities will reflect rural divide

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EU

The electoral success of activists, political entrepreneurs, more liberal-minded or pro-EU politicians in capital cities is not a strong signal that attitudes and voting patterns…

Afghan Taliban will weigh impact of opium ban

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have outlawed the production, use and trafficking of all illicit drugs. The opium ban surprised many observers who doubted that the Taliban would risk the detrimental…

Russian security agencies vie for roles in repression

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RUSSIA

The discreet power struggle is motivated by competition for budgets and powers, a desire to avoid blame and genuine disagreement about the best strategy to adopt.

Grassroots Sudanese initiatives will face new pressure

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SUDAN

Civil society, notably the grassroots 'resistance committees' that spearheaded the overthrow of the former regime in 2019, has largely resisted involvement in the devastating…

World Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors

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GULF STATES

Hotels in Qatar are fully booked and expensive. Many fans are opting to stay in neighbouring countries, from where dozens of newly introduced shuttle flights will transport them…

Camargo to affect institutional legitimacy in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

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…

Diversifying Gulf economies will spur labour politics

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GULF STATES

As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…