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Global norms on cyberspace elude UN forum

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INTERNATIONAL

The report has been praised for creating an inclusive platform for discussing malicious state behaviour in cyberspace, but it has failed to make any progress on how rules of…

Latin American politicians will court evangelical vote

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LATIN AMERICA

However, academic research shows no regional pattern in terms of their political identity or voting behaviour. This is also the case among Catholics. Studies also show that the…

European public opinion is turning against China

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EUROPE/CHINA

The popular shift coincides with growing China scepticism within legislatures, which has already had a major impact on policy towards Chinese telecoms firm Huawei in the United…

New Estonian government will be cautious until polls

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ESTONIA

A coalition between the Reform and Centre parties, it replaces Centre’s coalition with the populist radical right-wing Estonian Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) and the…

Peru and the Andean region brace for El Nino

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LATIN AMERICA

As experts predict a strong El Nino, Pacific countries are getting ready for extreme weather conditions.

Variants may delay, not derail COVID-19 control

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INT

Viruses mutate when they multiply and often the changes do not affect their behaviour significantly. However, changes that allow them to infect better, evade immune defences or…

Azerbaijan policies may lack agility needed for crises

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AZERBAIJAN

Oil and COVID-19 shocks in Azerbaijan.

Prospects for Russian politics in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

Prospects for Russian politics in 2022.

China’s 'left-behind' children pose long-term problem

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CHINA

Parental separation can last for years, with even visits rare. This takes a serious toll on children’s wellbeing and educational prospects and places a heavy burden on elderly…

Romanian centre-right will struggle to form coalition

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ROMANIA

They have enough seats along with the Hungarian minority party to form a government. But the former communist Social Democratic Party (PSD) and fringe politicians are the main…