Ecuador Mexican embassy raid is likely to backfire

The raid on Mexico’s embassy breaks with diplomatic norms and has prompted domestic and international condemnation

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Georgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership

Domestic political obstacles and the unresolved question of two breakaway regions threaten Georgia's EU hopes

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Pro-Iranian Shia parties are progressively cracking down on independent forces from other ethno-sectarian backgrounds

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Uganda’s severe anti-homosexuality law has survived its first court challenge and a donor outcry

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The South Asian branch of al-Qaida is intensifying calls for jihad against India ahead of the country’s general election

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Global aid shortfalls are having a particularly strong impact on the victims of Syria’s protracted crisis

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A Senate vote to shelve proposed healthcare reforms has forced the government to reassess its strategy for change

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A new 'foreign agents' bill was signed into law in Kyrgyzstan and could threaten the activities of civil society groups

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The official end date for Mali's political transition to civilian rule passed on March 26 with no transition in sight

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The country has a sophisticated system for managing religious affairs, while also leaving some scope for debate

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