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Raising its Balkan profile will cost Russia little

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BALKANS

Russia's contacts with Balkans political parties.

Cambodia opposition ban will help government for now

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CAMBODIA

This follows the Supreme Court’s November 16 decision (which cannot be appealed, the court said) to order the CNRP to be dissolved and 118 of its most senior officers banned from…

Moscow's interference in Europe will force responses

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EUROPE

Russia is contending with the West for influence in Serbia, a candidate for EU membership. For Belgrade, integration with the EU is economically advantageous but like several…

Fidesz’s rift with EU centre-right will cost Hungary

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HUNGARY

This increases the likelihood of conflicts between Budapest and Brussels, as Fidesz is expected to ally itself with radical parties internationally. The Hungarian government’s…

Germany may weaken the West's response over Russia

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GERMANY

A more hesitant Scholz used softer language on responses to a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. His remarks reflect internal German divisions on taking robust action…

Slow government formation will suit Serbian president

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SERBIA

The SNS lost its absolute parliamentary majority for the first time since 2014. While happy with his own result, Vucic is displeased with his party's performance and with the…

Venezuelan early election call raises a range of risks

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VENEZUELA

On January 23, Venezuela’s National Constituent Assembly (ANC) called for presidential elections to be brought forward to before April 30. The move has exacerbated an already…

Cambodia's Hun Sen will tighten political grip

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CAMBODIA

Cambodian government's response to international and domestic pressure.

Castro's Cuba reforms to face pressure on all fronts

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CUBA

The release of the 32-page document follows the historic visit of US President Barack Obama in March, and the PCC congress in April, which the government used to reaffirm the…

Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…