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Prospects for the Russian economy in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for the Russian economy in 2019.

Post-election governance will be troubled in Peru

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PERU

Fujimori, in turn, has resorted to more populist pledges in her attempt to attract voters, especially in rural areas. However, neither candidate can rest assured that endorsements…

Baghdad will struggle to manage its own borders

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IRAQ

So far, results have been mixed. There have been some positive outcomes in terms of increased customs payments and improved security. However, control of key border crossings…

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2019

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PROSPECTS H2 2019

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2019.

China-US trade talks will likely see minimal changes

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CHINA/US

Washington suspects Meng of connection with efforts to violate US sanctions on Iran, something her side denies. Despite the long lead-time (with an August 22 warrant issued) and…

Illicit money flows pose Africa development dilemma

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AFRICA

Illicit money flows from Africa.

Poor Nigerian state finances portend political clashes

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NIGERIA

Nigerian state finances.

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Gulf states will not abandon dollar peg in medium term

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GULF STATES

Gulf currency pegs.

Greek coalition may fall before policy shift unfolds

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GREECE

The talks will focus on fiscal performance ahead of drafting the 2019 budget, in the light of a major policy speech by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Thessaloniki in which he…