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New Biden policy tightens US drone strike procedure

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UNITED STATES

Biden has recently taken opportunities to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “use of violence and war,” but this does not mean his own administration will not use limited…

COVID-19 will hit Australia’s defence strategy

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AUSTRALIA

The government has incurred debt to cover its COVID-19 business and social lockdowns. The defence budget is now a likely to target for cost-saving.

Wage talks aggravate South Africa’s Eskom reform woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The contest over wages is a proxy for unions’ broader resistance to the turnaround plan to address Eskom’s parlous financial and operational situation. The outcome will affect…

Poll will pose short-term hurdle for Zambia's IMF deal

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ZAMBIA

Outlook for Zambia's IMF programme.

Fiscal challenges may weigh on El Salvador growth

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EL SALVADOR

El Salvador's economy.

Plastic bans will rise but recycling faces constraints

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INTERNATIONAL

Plastics sector dynamics.

UK foreign ministry's power diminishes and disperses

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UNITED KINGDOM

Like the US State Department, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has experienced a long-term diminution of its budgets and standing as foreign policymaking is dispersed…

Russian T-50 stealth fighter will enhance capabilities

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RUSSIA

The Russian T-50 fighter and PAK DA bomber.

Malaysia’s opposition is battling pre-poll constraints

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MALAYSIA

The poll will see the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, led by Prime Minister Najib Razak’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), face a challenge from the opposition…

Ethiopia-Egypt furore will delay, not derail dam talks

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ETHIOPIA/EGYPT

Trilateral talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.