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Libyan strongman's ties with Russia will remain strong
A Russian military delegation visited Libya in discussions that likely addressed the Wagner Group's presence in the east
Policy tightening could deepen inequalities in Turkey
Inequalities in Turkey are higher than in most Asian countries and far worse than in most of Europe
Central Europe is cutting dependence on Russian energy
Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have seen energy ties with Russia decline sharply, in contrast to neighbouring Hungary.
Local tensions will sustain Iraq’s returns challenge
Baghdad wants to close all camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) by 2024
IraqIntra-Gulf tensions may rise again
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has withstood past tensions among the Gulf states
Security / DefenceTurkey’s ties with the Middle East will improve
Turkey's relations with the Gulf, Egypt and Israel are seeing progress after President Erdogan's re-election in May.
ME/NAFRussia-Iran partnership will continue despite rows
Russia is no longer the senior partner in its relations with Iran but they still have much to keep them collaborating
RUCISFed balance sheet reduction should progress smoothly
The Federal Reserve has reduced its balance sheet by around USD0.8tn since April 2022 but ‘plumbing’ problems are a risk
FinanceArevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala
Guatemalans have chosen their new president, on promises of change and action on corruption
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