Scenarios push economic forecasts into the side

Officials, firms and multilateral institutions are increasingly planning for scenarios rather than growth forecasts

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Mali’s decentralisation plan risks deepening divisions

A recently reactivated proposal to create 20 regions out of the existing ten has drawn angry reactions

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Ahead of polls, the main opposition alliance is emphasising the ruling party’s authoritarianism

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Brussels worries that London could undermine the bloc’s competitiveness if it does not commit to upholding standards

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In an already confrontational atmosphere, abandoning nuclear arms treaties will increase mistrust and risky behaviour

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There have been signals from the Gulf states that they are willing to reach an accommodation with Damascus

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Calls for drastic action on climate change are growing, but are falling upon deaf ears in many key capitals

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Andalusia election could open the door for an early general election

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Party leadership contests loom, while Brexit uncertainty will ensure economic growth is slow

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Shared interests and US encouragement have led Israel and the Gulf states to make public their deepening ties

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