Unrest may undermine East Africa's growth potential

As the 'Africa rising' metaphor has fallen out of style, optimists have pinned their hopes on East Africa

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Prospects for Russian foreign policy in 2017

A Trump presidency seems to favour Russia but raises many questions

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Shifting rhetoric in Arabic-language media highlights Riyadh's dilemma over Ankara policy

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The US election will alter the state of play in Libya, but elsewhere the primary driving force will be economics

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Sluggish growth, election preparations and two crucial peace processes look set to characterise the region in 2017

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With El Salvador on the brink of a fiscal crisis, historical animosities threaten to push it over the edge

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Conflicts provide fertile ground for criminal organisations, whose interests lie in maintaining instability

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The continuing conflict drives demand for military vehicles, but other defence industries are struggling

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Combat in Syria has shown Russian arms at their best, strengthening monopoly weapons manufacturers

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Since the former first vice president departed Juba, violence has flared while the political situation has deteriorated

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