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Africans will increase digital payment use

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AFRICA

Digital transactions are on the rise, even where internet access lags

Washington will sustain military focus on Africa

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AFRICA

Despite signalling a pending shift, the Pentagon’s plans in Africa reflect continuity more than change

Bangladesh faces reputational risk over Rohingya

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BANGLADESH

Though Myanmar is under the greatest pressure over the refugee crisis, Bangladesh is also in the spotlight

US stance may exacerbate human trafficking in Americas

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LATIN AMERICA

Scattered state efforts to tackle human trafficking will have limited effect amid widespread corruption and insecurity

Pandemic response threatens climate funding shortfall

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INT

Low- and middle-income states must spend more than 1% of GDP a year on environmental protection but budgets may narrow

Wider shift in Arab stances on Israel appears distant

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ISRAEL

The United States has been encouraging other Arab countries to follow the UAE’s example in normalising ties with Israel

Population change will have an uneven impact in Europe

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EUROPE

Ageing population dynamics will pose different social, economic and political challenges for European governments

Heatwaves will become more common in Mexico

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MEXICO

Mexico experienced its third heatwave of the year this month; a fourth looks likely to begin within days

States benefit from US defence spending

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UNITED STATES

The US Senate takes up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week and is expected to approve it

Warsaw will continue outstripping other Polish regions

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POLAND

The region around Warsaw is a post-transition success story but every other region in Poland lags the EU average