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  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 7 min read

Iraqi Kurdish election divisions will erode autonomy

Pressure is rising over the need to schedule polls postponed from October 2022

Iraq
  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 7 min read

Niger's coup risks generating long-term instability

A July 26-27 presidential guard rebellion turned into a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum

Security / Defence
  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 7 min read

United Arab Emirates’ green transition will intensify

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a series of green energy targets and plans in recent months

United Arab Emirates
  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 11 min read

Long commercial property downturn has lasting impacts

Refinancing risks are rising in commercial property; long-run structural changes are hitting office and retail hardest

Finance
  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 7 min read

Allies’ Pyongyang visit highlights policy anomalies

High-level Russian and Chinese delegations have visited Pyongyang, attending an arms exhibition and military parade

North Korea
  • Aug 1, 2023
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Boluarte will fail to regain lost ground in Peru

The president's Independence Day speech failed to offer initiatives that might improve her dismal approval ratings

Peru
  • Jul 31, 2023
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Drugs gangs will pose increasing Chile security risks

Drug gangs from other countries in Latin America have become increasingly established in Chile in recent years

Chile
  • Jul 31, 2023
  • 6 min read

Saudi Arabia will accelerate water investments

The government wants the private sector to lead on strengthening water security

Infrastructure
  • Jul 28, 2023
  • 7 min read

Lebanon’s central bank vacuum heralds more devaluation

The four deputy central bank governors have threatened resignation unless politicians implement long-delayed reforms

Lebanon