Author: Elaine
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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
Overview. 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…
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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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June 2024
Kazakhs were gripped by live streams of a murder trial that has broken down some long standing barriers in the country. The trial was about domestic violence but it quickly became politically significant as it kept viewers hooked and mobilised formerly stagnant sectors of society. The drama in the courtroom provoked cross generational discussions on…
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May 2024
In the run-up to May’s critical upazila (local) elections, the main opposition party, the BNP, have expelled 73 members of their party for preparing to take part in the election, thereby violating the BNP’s decision to not take part. The IMF has, for the second time in recent months, reduced its GDP growth forecast (down…
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May 2024
Kazakhstan’s ‘steady as she goes’ approach to international relations continues. President Tokayev is still walking a tightrope between the East, the West and Russia. At the same time he is dealing with the biggest domestic floods for 80 years so home affairs have been his major focus in April. As May begins his priority will…