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Russia will employ new military unit across Africa
Russia’s defence ministry has created a new unit named the African Corps, which will partly replace Wagner PMC
Thailand will pursue a more proactive foreign policy
The government is counting on its foreign policy to help boost the economic outlook and raise Bangkok’s regional profile
Syrian Kurds might lose their US military protection
Regional impacts of the Gaza conflict and devastating Turkish airstrikes are pressuring the Kurdish-led administration
New term to bring new issues for El Salvador’s Bukele
Though official results are not yet confirmed, the former president has clearly secured re-election
El SalvadorInvestor concern may impact Australian emission target
The government is concerned that investor interest in the renewables sector may be waning, threatening emissions targets
AustraliaIran will temporise over the broken pensions system
The crisis affecting pension funds is growing progressively deeper
IranUS peace efforts will face Arab distrust
Washington seeks a ceasefire and offers a pathway to a Palestinian state, but the region’s public is sceptical
Middle East / AfricaInflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government
Reforms are inevitable but will be politically sensitive, and public discontent is increasing
CubaJapan cyber breach strains its Five Eyes goals
A Chinese cyberespionage campaign breached Japan's foreign ministry in 2020
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