Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

The president's unprecedented reforms could turn Uzbekistan into a strong regional player

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Bulgarian premier will resist pressure for real reform

Borisov faces greater domestic and international pressure but profits from the opposition's weakness

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There is no end in sight to insecurity in the country's predominantly anglophone regions

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The president returned to work after a medical visit to Geneva amid rumours of a possible fifth run in 2019

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Tensions are rising within and between countries in the Great Lakes; so is cross-border armed activity

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3D printing could transform criminal activities but media hype over gun printing distracts from far greater threats

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As China starts to expand its Pacific influence, New Zealand is keen to rekindle and grow old ties

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Ahead of elections at year-end, the increasingly authoritarian Awami League faces rising pressure from student protests

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The ruling party is tightening its grip on domestic politics

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China's Xinjiang region has pioneered the construction of a surveillance state using state-of-the-art technology

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