Putin's election plan has little new to offer Russians

The president rehashes some old plans for economic revival, then turns unexpectedly to threatening the West

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Lebanon’s new labour unionism could affect May polls

A revival of grassroots connections to trade unions is changing the political landscape

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With doubts surrounding the Social Democrats' candidate, outsiders may seek the presidency through small parties

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The economy has been performing well despite political instability, but it faces a series of downside risks this year

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The new president has revamped his cabinet, but compromised ministers undermine his talk of reform

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Populists use George Soros as a bete noire to delegitimise pluralism and enhance their own appeal

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Ontario and Quebec will hold elections this year that are likely to return right-wing parties to office

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While Rwanda's post-genocide economic gains have been impressive, they depend in large part on uncritical donor largesse

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A year of scandals has undermined the incumbent's chances of another term in office

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The opposition and civil society are concerned about draft security-related legislation

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