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Bhutan will tread warily over China border dispute

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BHUTAN

In the 1990s, Beijing offered a ‘package solution’ whereby Bhutan would relinquish control of land abutting certain areas of the Bhutan-China border in return for territory in…

Colombia post-war insecurity to preclude defence cuts

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COLOMBIA

Military reform plans.

Khartoum will resist committing to power sharing

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SUDAN

Since South Sudan seceded in 2011, Khartoum has confronted conflict on three fronts. Armed conflict escalated in Blue Nile and South Kordofan in mid-2011, while clashes between…

Prospects for Israel in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Israel in 2020.

US Democrats' foreign policy debates to grow

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UNITED STATES

In the race to nominate a Democratic presidential candidate, one of the major dividing lines has been whether to return to the party’s 2016 agenda or advocate systemic overhaul…

Dutch elections will likely reduce government’s power

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NETHERLANDS

The results are expected to show reduced public support for Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s four-party coalition, in response to dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living…

Vietnam will be wary of getting too close to China

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VIETNAM

Vietnam has a policy of ‘cooperation and struggle’ towards China. The two sides have robust economic ties, but there are long-standing political and cultural tensions between them.

Singapore will bolster defence ties with United States

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SINGAPORE

Singapore has close relations with both the United States and China. It is increasingly uncomfortable with rising tension between the two superpowers and the potential emergence…

Trouble in Tokyo could undermine Abe's strength abroad

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JAPAN

However, at home his position is deteriorating amid ever-growing scandals. He faces constant criticism in parliament and has failed to enlist support from broad segments of the…

Latvia’s new three-party coalition will probably last

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LATVIA

The October 1 parliamentary election gave Krisjanis Karins, Latvia’s first prime minister to serve a full four-year term, a clear mandate to form a government. His New Unity (JV…