Macedonia crisis may foster pan-Albanianism in Balkans

The presence of obstacles on the road to Albanian unification does not mean unification will never happen.

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New Zealand budget may mask weakness

Economy is growing strongly, but Treasury assessments may be overly optimistic

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Astana places increased focus on middle class growth but reforms are needed for this social group to flourish

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Azerbaijan seeks to win new markets, acquire valuable assets and expand diplomatic clout in South-eastern Europe

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The strong dollar is a long-term factor shaping Federal Reserve policy

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However, negotiations to achieve reunification will still be tough

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While immediate disaster response has improved, follow-up failings have longer-term implications

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New South China Sea islands will increase sovereignty competition, while harming the local environment

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Vulnerability to natural disasters and small, often fragile economies imply dependence on international support

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Political crises have contributed to 'donor fatigue' and foreign investor fears, delaying recovery

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