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Iranian government faces severe economic challenges

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IRAN

Subsidies on basic goods and services account for around 12% of total government spending, imposing pressure on the budget without necessarily reaching those Iranians who need…

‘Groupthink’ will damage Turkish foreign policy

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TURKEY

Sanctions are triggered under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) by Turkey’s acquisition of two Russian S-400 air defence systems. Russia began…

Weaker AKP would reduce Turkish president's authority

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TURKEY

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) should easily get the most votes, but it faces a likely setback and a dent in its authority. Weakening support from its voters and…

Gulf monarchies may update power structures

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GULF STATES

Succession in Gulf Arab states.

Tunisia may lurch from one political crisis to another

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TUNISIA

Fakhfakh's brief tenure had been characterised by squabbling and backbiting within the ruling coalition.

Referendum resistance shakes Mali president

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MALI

It did not give a new date or explain the reason, but growing opposition to the referendum was likely a key factor. Still, the government will need a new constitution to provide…

Turkish society will become more Islamic under AKP

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TURKEY

The future of secularism in of Turkey.

Mauritanian senate abolition will be key battleground

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MAURITANIA

Senate abolition moves.

Ankara bombings will entrench social divisions

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TURKEY

No organisation has yet claimed responsibility for the worst terrorist attack in Turkey's history, but it is believed to have been carried out by Turkish nationals sympathetic to…

Iraqi Sunnis face long-term poverty and instability

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IRAQ

Earlier in his career, US President-elect Joe Biden engaged deeply with post-2003 Iraq, and in the past advocated federalism on a sectarian basis. Although the concept was roundly…