Hong Kong will force through contentious policies

Both China and Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing establishment are becoming more confident in pursuing their interests in the city

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Bangladesh’s drug war helps ruling party in short term

The narcotics crackdown is drawing international criticism, but the government is unmoved

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The armed forces currently enjoy a high level of public trust, and the highest profile since the 1980s

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The ruling FRELIMO has given an ultimatum to rebel movement RENAMO to secure a peace deal

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Political factions will unite over efforts to resist US demands on Iran’s regional activities and missile programme

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Potential for major protests is likely to see right-wing parties pull back from water privatisation

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The strengthened presidency approved by a 2017 referendum comes into effect with the June 24 elections

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ASEAN will struggle to create a more united front over the region’s myriad challenges

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After being excluded from the 2016 election on a technicality, Julio Guzman looks set to try again in 2021

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FDI has been resilient to date but domestic and international factors present medium-long term threats

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