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Putin plan easier to sell to Russian elite than public

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RUSSIA

The document as passed by both houses of parliament on March 11, and later regional assemblies, nullifies previous terms and allows Putin to run again in 2024. This engineered…

Kyrgyz referendum may be Pyrrhic victory

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KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan's constitutional referendum.

Election may bring Bolivia racial tensions to the fore

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BOLIVIA

Class and racial tensions.

The appeal of national populism in Europe will grow

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EUROPE

National populism in Europe.

Kazakh election intended to hedge against future risk

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KAZAKHSTAN

The less than democratic nature of the vote resembled the practices of Tokayev's predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev, despite promises of a break with the past. His programme for a…

Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Hungary's Fidesz may change strategy vs Jobbik

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HUNGARY

The threat to ruling Fidesz from radical Jobbik.

Prospects for Russian politics to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Both processes have been interrupted by COVID-19 measures and an economic downturn stemming from lockdown and from sustained low oil prices.

Vote narratives have no lasting relevance for Russians

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RUSSIA

The changes enable Vladimir Putin to run for the presidency again in 2024 and 2030, despite his repeated promises not to do so. As the authorities went all-out to secure the right…

Venezuelan PDVSA's swap will not halt default fears

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VENEZUELA

There has been a cold reaction from investors to the proposed voluntary bond swap by PDVSA. Under the offer, which expires on October 14, PDVSA will exchange 7 billion dollars in…