Hong Kong dissent will survive the end of protests

Numbers are dwindling in ongoing street protests, but wrangling over political reform has only just begun

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Turkey's religious schooling will be socially divisive

The government and its supporters will continue to foster conservative, Sunni Islam beliefs and practices in education

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Croats' gradual hardening on the so-called Bosnian Croat question over the past four years must be addressed

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Bilateral military ties will deepen -- but closer strategic alignment on key regional issues will require deft handling

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Russia's navy will become defensive in nature as its 'blue-water' out-of-area operational capability declines

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Low growth rates mean that the government will borrow significantly to fulfil its promises

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The tax system is designed to protect smaller companies -- but actually helps keep them small

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Protests that have paralysed parts of central Hong Kong raise doubts about the city's political stability

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Hungarian premier's pledge to build "illiberal state" may not fundamentally disrupt EU relations

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The quality of Moscow's ground forces will get a major boost, making them more adept at modern warfare

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