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South-east Asia opium trade will likely increase
A recent UN report spotlights opium production and trafficking in Myanmar and Laos
Balkan IT talent will draw more international interest
The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies
Dominican monetary policies pave way for growth
The IMF forecasts GDP growth of 3.0% in 2023 and 5.2% in 2024, in line with the projections of the Central Bank
Australia and New Zealand will move closer on defence
The respective prime ministers held their first meeting in a session intended to show alignment on international issues
New ZealandSerbian leader may rue unexpectedly large election win
Vucic’s triumph in early parliamentary elections will make it harder to avoid accepting Kosovo's de facto independence
KosovoEU methane curbs challenge MENA gas exporters
The EU is moving ahead with new measures aimed at reducing methane emissions to help slow global warming
Middle EastInsecurity will drive Africa defence spending growth
A number of countries in the Sahel and Great Lakes have substantially increased defence spending
Middle East / AfricaIraqi provincial polls will boost incumbent control
The first vote held under the revised election law reflects changed national dynamics
IraqNorth-west Syria’s top rebel faction will keep control
A former al-Qaida offshoot constitutes a key part of Syria’s frozen conflict
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