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  • Sep 4, 2023
  • 7 min read

New Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions

Kyrgyzstan’s new language bill highlights the long-term decline of the Russian language across much of Central Asia

RUCIS
  • Sep 4, 2023
  • 6 min read

Morocco faces a low risk of major terrorist attacks

Security forces are displaying effective counterterrorism capabilities, detaining suspects across the country

Morocco
  • Sep 4, 2023
  • 7 min read

Eastern Europe’s defence industries will modernise

A Russian decision to suspend licences and spare-part deliveries puts pressure on Czech and Bulgarian defence companies

Russia/CIS
  • Sep 1, 2023
  • 7 min read

China will shape Hong Kong’s economic trajectory

Political developments and tightened relations with the mainland have implications for Hong Kong’s economy

Hong Kong
  • Sep 1, 2023
  • 7 min read

Italy will intensify its outreach to North Africa

Rome is active across the region, expanding ties and building its competitive advantage over other European capitals

ME/NAF
  • Sep 1, 2023
  • 7 min read

Weaker ruble will add to inflationary pressures

Rising prices and a weaker currency are causing problems for the Central Bank

Russia/CIS
  • Sep 1, 2023
  • 7 min read

Gabon's junta may not swiftly relinquish power

Senior officers on August 30 launched a coup overthrowing President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Security / Defence
  • Aug 31, 2023
  • 7 min read

Morocco’s energy transition will face challenges

The country remains reliant on fossil fuel use, and efforts to expand domestic energy production are slow

Morocco
  • Aug 30, 2023
  • 7 min read

Baku tightens grip over Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan tightens blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh region to establish full control

Security / Defence