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August 2024
This month’s news cycle was dominated by the student-led protests for quota reforms in government jobs, which ultimately turned deadly and underscored a dark few days in the country’s history. The economy took a backseat in the face of the aforementioned event, but many sectors were hurt by the curfews and internet blackouts.…… Read the…
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August 2024
Apart from Prime Ministers, things rarely change in Pakistan … but we are seeing a slight shift. The Supreme Court is beginning to put the law first and forced loyalty second. Recent rulings by the highest judges in the land have, unusually, gone against the will of the military, favouring the people instead.…… Read the…
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August 2024
Israel’s recent actions against her foes in Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen are making Egypt, and others, nervous. President Sisi and his government are watching developments on their border with Israel closely. There remains real prospect for a significant escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, and perhaps the only thing holding Netanyahu back is his domestic standing.………
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August 2024
This is the summer of sport. World leaders headed to Paris for the Olympic Games and were filmed sitting in the rain looking less than impressed with the festivities. President Tokayev, however, chose to stay home and dry. His office said his “working schedule… does not provide for his participation”. This is a good cover…
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August 2024
July in Mexico was dominated by the presidential election and the market's reaction. Any concern among the population (especially at higher socioeconomic levels) regarding immediate negative economic impacts currently appear to have been misplaced. The MORENA party won a decisive victory, and economically Mexico continues to benefit from the nearshoring trend brought about by global…
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August 2024
Apart from Prime Ministers, things rarely change in Pakistan … but we are seeing a slight shift. The Supreme Court is beginning to put the law first and forced loyalty second. Recent rulings by the highest judges in the land have, unusually, gone against the will of the military, favouring the people instead.…… Read the…
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August 2024
Israel’s recent actions against her foes in Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen are making Egypt, and others, nervous. President Sisi and his government are watching developments on their border with Israel closely. There remains real prospect for a significant escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, and perhaps the only thing holding Netanyahu back is his domestic standing.………
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August 2024
This month’s news cycle was dominated by the student-led protests for quota reforms in government jobs, which ultimately turned deadly and underscored a dark few days in the country’s history. The economy took a backseat in the face of the aforementioned event, but many sectors were hurt by the curfews and internet blackouts.…… Read the…
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July 2024
June was a busy month in Bangladesh, with the celebration of the ruling party Awami League’s 75th The main opposition party, BNP, have accused the ruling party of providing shelter to corrupt individuals. On the economic front, there was the announcement of a record USD 68 billion budget for the next fiscal year.…… Read the…
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July 2024
Overview. The first round of the presidential election took place on 28th June, with a further round of voting now set for 5th July after no candidate won 50% of the vote. The second round will see surprise reformist Masoud Pezeshkian compete against arch hardliner Saeed Jalili; they polled 43% and 39% respectively.… Read the…