Central Europe is cutting dependence on Russian energy

Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have seen energy ties with Russia decline sharply, in contrast to neighbouring Hungary.

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Local tensions will sustain Iraq’s returns challenge

Baghdad wants to close all camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) by 2024

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has withstood past tensions among the Gulf states

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Russia is no longer the senior partner in its relations with Iran but they still have much to keep them collaborating

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Guatemalans have chosen their new president, on promises of change and action on corruption

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Taiwan used to be a major investor in China but motivation has weakened and disincentives have multiplied

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After some difficult years, the government is again pushing reforms to address economic challenges

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Turkey's relations with the Gulf, Egypt and Israel are seeing progress after President Erdogan's re-election in May.

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Switzerland is coming under growing pressure to loosen rules concerning the re-export of military equipment

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Eastern EU countries are calling for extending the temporary ban on grain imports from Ukraine.

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