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Islamic State declares 'provinces' for PR purposes

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INTERNATIONAL

The evolution of Islamic State's 'provinces'.

China-US mistrust threatens cyber security

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CHINA/US

China and the global internet governance regime.

Crisis will cut profits, add risks for Turkish banks

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TURKEY

It was a bid to stabilise the lira. Bank deposit and credit rates have already risen sharply, and credit growth has virtually halted. As Turkey’s economic crisis takes hold, the…

Belarus to seek east-west balance if Russia allows it

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BELARUS

Under pressure to comply with Russia's demands for greater integration, Belarus is trying to preserve an independent, non-aggressive posture. This often involves apparently…

War in Ukraine will revive but not ease EU enlargement

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EUROPE

It proposes fast-tracking the EU membership applications of Ukraine, Moldova and (subject to conditions) Georgia, an unprecedented geopolitical decision. Its recommendations have…

Funding gap looms over ASEAN water security

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ASEAN

The outlook for water security in South-east Asia.

Arrests will not help Mexico's anti-corruption efforts

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MEXICO

Corruption scandals.

Political turbulence overshadows economy in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The turbulent political outlook.

Syria may spur global rise in unilateral intervention

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SYRIA/INT

Syria and international norms of war.

Jordanian stability will outface economic challenges

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JORDAN

Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…