Belarusian pension system is long-term vulnerability

Politically indispensable, the generous pension system is vulnerable to demographic change and economic downturn

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Russia's monograds risk becoming big problem for Putin

Many Russian towns are reliant on a single industry and the risk of unrest in Putin's political heartland is growing

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Lower commodity prices and slowing growth risk reversing earlier gains as the focus turns to sustainable development

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Against a backdrop of low copper prices and rising debt, the 2016 budget will be a baptism of fire for Valdes

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Weather phenomenon's effect on South-east Asia will reach into 2016

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Indigenous policies will boost the government's votes by providing short-term benefits to some communities

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The health sector is improving, but disparities remain and efforts to introduce substantial reform faces challenges.

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Tashkent may start to rely on coerced adults in cotton season as it strives to reduce child labour

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Minor parties could hold balance in post-election coalition-forming

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The next government will make economic adjustments, but several constraints will limit their speed and scope

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