Africa
Spain’s influence in the EU will grow, but with limits
Migration and Brexit will give Spain the opportunity to play an increasingly assertive role in EU affairs
SpainAfrica-EU trade talks faces diverging pressures
A new intercontinental trade framework is complicated by Brexit, intra-Africa divisions and fears over uneven gains
AfricaNew US-Africa strategy suggests limited focus
After almost two years in office, Washington has unveiled an Africa strategy
United StatesWashington will sustain military focus on Africa
Despite signalling a pending shift, the Pentagon’s plans in Africa reflect continuity more than change
AfricaProspects for European migration in 2019-23
EU's external migration policy will not prepare the bloc for a future migrant crisis
EuropePiracy can be controlled but will be ever-present
Most of what is called piracy is mere opportunistic theft from ships and can be dealt with as a police matter
InternationalProspects for African economies in 2019
The sustainability of the regional economic rebound remains hostage to external influences
AfricaAfrican Union Peace Fund will face uphill battle
The organisation has launched an ambitious peace initiative
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