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Ecuador candidate killing will influence voting
Security will be tightened ahead of this month’s election, but, barring any further major incidents, voting will proceed
Middle East FDI inflows will vary widely
Foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Middle East is limited by high barriers and political and security concerns
India should overcome investment downturn
The country appears to be facing a tough challenge to attract more foreign direct investment
Downside risks to China’s growth target are mounting
China’s leaders know that weak second-quarter growth means more policy action will be needed this year
Asia PacificIsrael's political crisis will raise security risks
Thousands of reservists have suspended voluntary duties in protest at judicial reforms, undermining combat readiness
Security / DefenceNext Argentine president will face tough IMF demands
The government borrowed to meet July payments to the IMF after a deal allowing for new disbursements was delayed
ArgentinaIran’s SCO inclusion will bring limited security gains
Iran has gained membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which has a defence-security orientation
IranRussia's African reach will be limited despite summit
The second Russia-Africa summit was held on July 26-27 in St Petersburg
Middle East / AfricaEgypt’s president will start readying for elections
There is no date set for Egypt's presidential elections but they are likely to take place in the first quarter of 2024
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