Prospects for the global economy to end-2016

Easing recessionary conditions in some emerging economies will gradually improve global growth

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Castro's Cuba reforms to face pressure on all fronts

As Castro tries to secure the revolution's legacy, international, domestic and internal party struggles all lie ahead

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Moscow treats protests over economic issues more gently than political demonstrations

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Pakistan's bid for membership has opened up a diplomatic rift in a key nuclear non-proliferation institution

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Joint military operations in Syria were possible because Moscow and Tehran already had much in common

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Dismantling military-owned business interests may not be the best macroeconomic option

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The Kuwaiti oil-workers strike could blur market reaction, but the global oil surplus is set to persist

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SpaceX is increasingly challenging ULA to get USAF contracts, thanks to its low-price policy

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Despite its risks, Cuban extractives are attracting attention as US rapprochement advances

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The Panama papers may lead to a review of global anti-money laundering standards

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