Laos's development frictions could worsen in 2015

Laos's economic development and ASEAN integration will not bring significant political reforms in 2015

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Global R&D policy will shift toward industrial needs

The 2008 financial crisis caused a recalibration in global R&D policies, with a shifting focus

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Germany's energy transition away from nuclear was supposed to prioritise renewables, but coal looks a likely winner

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The government's 2015 budget revision could not stave off a deepened economic crisis

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Politics and financial costs have deterred efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions by countries in the region

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The country's weak state capacity to address environmental challenges poses risks to the further development of mining

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Multilateral cooperation on shared water resources poses a long-term governance challenge for southern Africa

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Abreu's pro-agribusiness stance will increase frictions with colleagues and traditional Workers' Party supporters

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is streamlining the number of initiatives for 2015

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Disaster preparedness constitutes a challenge which requires a stronger regional framework in Central America

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