Peace deals will not reduce illegal mining in Colombia

As the FARC inches towards demobilisation, Colombia’s security forces may struggle to contain a scramble for its assets

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Fight is on to keep Romanian politicians accountable

Returning Social Democrats are seeking to roll back progress in the justice system

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The government seems set to maintain its hard line security strategy, despite widespread recognition that it is failing

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Just as violent crime appears to have begun falling, the government has announced a new security approach

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While Colombia is no longer in a state of war, hopes of a substantial ‘peace dividend’ in 2017 may be overly optimistic

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The United Kingdom has been moving towards the most extensive online surveillance laws among liberal democracies

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This year’s general election is raising concerns over the prospect of conflict, especially at county level

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Conflict between organised crime groups may increase urban violence

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With Panama boasting some of the region’s best security statistics, public perceptions of crime are at odds with reality

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The government appears to be following a failed security policy for want of any better ideas

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