Renewed Philippines peace drive could see strife

The president-elect is pushing to resolve the Moro and communist insurgencies, but faces socio-political dangers

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Rural protests could quickly snowball in Colombia

After half a century of armed conflict, unaddressed rural disputes continue to foster social unrest

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An electoral swing to a revived MHP could frustrate the ruling party's plans

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The president is keeping his options open, but succession tensions are mounting

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The referendum leaves the populist SVP defeated as voters favour a pragmatic solution

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Social unrest will increase as president fights to extend power

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While low oil prices have opposing effects on the region's economies, political priorities offer more common ground

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Less than one month before the July 2 election, Malcolm Turnbull has staked his premiership on economic stewardship

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The final result may take some days to confirm, but the effect on economic policy will be limited

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The president identifies himself with a resurgent state linked with Communist and Tsarist antecedents

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