Islamist movements will sustain popular appeal in Gulf

The Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates are still influential in the Gulf despite their recent setbacks

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Mexican health reform is coming but may not be enough

The health sector is improving, but disparities remain and efforts to introduce substantial reform faces challenges.

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Havana will seek political capital from the pope's visit even as it seeks a return to global finance sources

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Jokowi's lack of allies among the civilian political elite has created an opening for the military

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The Buhari administration's more open stance on northern insecurity will not necessarily boost external support

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Several coalition options are feasible for the parties likely to be elected but none looks long-lasting

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The region's regimes have proven remarkably resilient as challenges grow to their monopoly on power

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Although Rousseff currently suffers from considerable weakness, the prognosis for future governments is also poor

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Minor parties could hold balance in post-election coalition-forming

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Jokowi is signalling his reformist intent, but the political machinery is not behind him

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