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Norms can undermine Middle East and Africa transitions

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MENA/ AFRICA

Transitions following a peace agreement are typically seen as major opportunities for democratisation and new constitution making, and sometimes for national dialogue…

International carbon transition debates to intensify

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INTERNATIONAL

Carbon transitions.

Setbacks are likely in Sudan’s fraught transition

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SUDAN

Pressures facing Sudan's transition.

Climate change to hit development in the global south

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INTERNATIONAL

In a scenario in which it becomes increasingly evident that carbon neutrality will not be reached by 2050, governments may switch the focus of spending from the energy transition…

Germany's automotive transition is gaining momentum

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GERMANY

Transport Minister Volker Wissing said in January that the number of EVs (including hybrids) should increase from 1 million to 15 million by 2030. Data thus far show that Germany…

Junta leader will seek to control Gabon's transition

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GABON

This follows the September appointment by coup leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of a largely civilian transitional government, parliament and constitutional court to…

Mali will probably test ECOWAS resolve again

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MALI

Formally, the sanctions were removed because Mali’s military-dominated transitional government promulgated a new electoral law as well as a new 24-month transition timetable. The…

The Gulf will take on the energy transition challenge

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GULF STATES

The zero-carbon fuel, promoted as a way to assist a global energy transition away from oil and gas, is the focus of major planned projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile…

Tunisian transition is far from over

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TUNISIA

Some observers, and some Tunisians themselves, argue the successes so far achieved are explained by a set of factors unique to Tunisia, including: a homogeneous population; a…

The push for accord on a Syrian transition may falter

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SYRIA

Mistura said on October 17 that he aimed to finalise the committee before he steps down in late November. Western countries have insisted that international donor assistance for…