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Gaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente

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GULF STATES

While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…

Opposition EFF seeks to weaken South Africa's ANC

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SOUTH AFRICA

The EFF's campaign to oust Ramaphosa follows allegations that he failed to report the theft of millions of dollars from his farm in 2020. The EFF was similarly involved in a…

Parties hold key to Africa stability, reform prospects

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AFRICA

Effect of political parties on reform and stability in Africa.

Ireland’s Varadkar will face daunting challenges

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IRELAND

Varadkar’s Fine Gael (FG) has been in coalition with Fianna Fail (FF) and the Greens since 2020; they agreed that Varadkar would replace FF leader Micheal Martin as taoiseach…

Revenue-sharing returns to Argentine political agenda

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ARGENTINA

In 2015 the economic downturn and the electoral calendar undermined provincial finances. The outlook is no better for 2016, forcing provincial governors to seek fresh funds. In…

Fidesz’s hold on power in Hungary will be unchallenged

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HUNGARY

Fidesz’s electoral support.

Centrist bloc could be key to Mali presidential race

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MALI

Malie elections outlook

Argentina-IMF deal may offer only short-term solution

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ARGENTINA

The deal must still be approved by the Senate and by the IMF Board. This must happen before March 22 to avoid a default on a USD3.2bn repayment due on that date, which the…

Spain's Catalonia poll to determine independence issue

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SPAIN

Pro-independence parties are using the election to seek enough seats to initiate moves to independence in the next 18 months. While intensifying its campaigning against Catalan…

'Perfect storm' of Venezuela risks surround COVID-19

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VENEZUELA

Washington is increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro at a time of heightened vulnerability for both the Venezuelan government and people. It is a risky strategy on…