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Bhutan’s new government may find itself stretched thin

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BHUTAN

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the winner. Poll campaigning was dominated by debate over the economic headwinds facing the small Himalayan kingdom, which lies between…

Reshuffle helps shore up Malaysian premier’s position

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MALAYSIA

The reconfiguration had been expected for months. Anwar is counting on it to help improve governing capacity and strengthen his relations with political allies. A key partner in…

Thai leader will battle hard to secure his position

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THAILAND

Rebooting the economy is just one challenge facing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The junta leader-turned-civilian premier continues to come under pressure from a pro-democracy…

Gabon’s ruling circle will emphasise stability

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GABON

The president is currently in Morocco recuperating from a suspected stroke he suffered in Saudi Arabia in October. While the authorities insist Bongo is making a full recovery…

Violent crime looks likely to worsen in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Violent crime has increased dramatically across Ecuador in recent years as street gangs and drug cartels have strengthened, especially in the coastal region. The Guayaquil attack…

Mauritanian president looks to entrench rule

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MAURITANIA

Implications of the proposal to abolish the Senate.

Rising South African populism will divide parties

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SOUTH AFRICA

His comments come amid lingering concern over parliament’s endorsement last month of land expropriation without compensation. The contested policy was proposed by the leftist…