The Netherlands’ Rutte may be losing grip on power

Support for Rutte's government is declining, and it will be difficult to reverse this trend ahead of the 2021 elections

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Nationalists are Pakistan’s main worry in Balochistan

Islamic State, the Pakistani Taliban and Baloch nationalist insurgents are all active in Balochistan province

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A major reform of the Foreign Investment Law took effect this month

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Both long- and short-term challenges look to have hit growth last year, and will weigh on this year’s too

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Adverse weather and a new rise in export taxes look set to undermine agricultural output and investment

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Several ethnic armed organisations are seeking greater involvement in national politics

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Guatemala inaugurates a new president today, but many are far from enthusiastic about his prospects

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ECB President Christine Lagarde is implementing her predecessor’s policies while also initiating a strategy review

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Rising levels of rural poverty have contributed to India’s growth slowdown

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Much of the burden of implementing a nationwide development programme has been devolved to often hard-pressed regions

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