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Political instability and militant threat in the Maldives.
In 2019, travel and tourism contributed nearly 20% of GDP, directly and indirectly, but visitor numbers in 2020 fell by more than 80%. The authorities are trying to control a…
The government is nevertheless shaken. Protests were triggered by severe economic hardship, and reflect a loss of public confidence that the government can improve matters. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262895
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A parallel bill requiring people to show electronic QR codes for train and air travel has been withdrawn. Both bills were halted by public opposition and President Vladimir…
Haiti unrest.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240760
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Just days earlier, the PTI and the ruling coalition held their latest round of talks aimed at resolving an impasse over dates for two provincial elections and the general…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278942
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In human terms, these indicators represent lost income, financial insecurity and a fall in present and expected future living standards. The wave of protests last month…
Guaido’s trip brought strong reaffirmations of support for his interim presidency, but no clear advance of strategy to displace President Nicolas Maduro. Although he was met by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250627
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The suggestion appears to reflect a degree of alarm about the security situation in Nigeria and the wider region. Amid worsening violence nationwide, Buhari’s own recent decisions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261342
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Outlook for Portugal.