Election will raise institutional frictions in Brazil

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially launched his election bid on May 7 after leading polls for months

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Inter-religious tensions compound Ethiopia’s fragility

Ethiopia has long struggled with religious tensions, but the risk factors are now more pronounced than before

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Bolivia and Peru's leftist governments have taken different approaches to public administration

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Ideology and personality differences will make it difficult for France’s far-right parties to form an alliance

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Inconclusive elections may be followed by second vote implementing electoral reform making strong government more likely

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Many candidates for the July 31 legislative elections have sought to associate themselves with religious authorities

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Regional leaders are planning a major new intervention aimed at restoring stability to eastern DRC

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The new government needs results quickly, but the stated anti-corruption and EU accession goals are not easy to attain

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Petrol prices have increased 50% since March and food inflation sits at nearly 23%

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Growing discontent within the ranks of Nicaragua’s ruling party may open up opportunities for change

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