Unity will be elusive despite new South Sudan cabinet

International donors hope that the power-sharing agreement portends change, but structural weaknesses persist

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Second Spanish election may not end political deadlock

Even an improved performance by the PP might not increase Rajoy's chances of leading a coalition government

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Economic decline has created electoral opportunities for the Communist Party

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An economic slump, rising protests and succession complications are unsettling one of Africa's most repressive regimes

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Frustrations over living standards, migration, crime and state ineffectiveness are heightening tensions

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Security of political critics and competitive democratic structures are a low government priority

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Dismantling military-owned business interests may not be the best macroeconomic option

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The maritime boundary dispute with Australia casts uncertainty over East Timor's fiscal health and political stability

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Grimsson's chances of being re-elected are likely to fall as his image will suffer from the recent revelations

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Prohibitionist states could find themselves increasingly isolated as more governments change tack on drugs

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