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Balkan civic protests are not going away

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BALKANS

The new wave of agitation against government misbehaviour across the Balkans.

Summit brings diplomatic and protest woes in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA: Summit brings diplomatic and protest woes

Cambodia opposition protests are coming

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CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA: Opposition protests are coming

Cambodia court ruling could see protests

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CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA: Court ruling could see protests

Guatemala anti-corruption protests will endure

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GUATEMALA

The move, which follows a series of contentious judicial appointments earlier in the year, has heightened concern over the state’s commitment to addressing corruption. President…

Hungary’s angry protests portend increased instability

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HUNGARY

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has extended the legal ceiling on overtime to 400 hours per year. The bill sparked heavy opposition in parliament and on the streets, uniting all…

Government resolve could face down Romanian protests

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ROMANIA

ROMANIA: Government resolve could face down protests

Fallout from Sierra Leone protests may deepen tensions

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SIERRA LEONE

The government described this as a “bloody and violent insurrection”. The state has subsequently clamped down on opposition activists but has done little to address underlying…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Jokowi’s job law will lack impact absent more reforms

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INDONESIA

The job creation law, designed to improve ease of doing business in Indonesia, is an ‘omnibus law’ -- a single law that revises several other laws. Petitions have been launched…