Category: Country Reports
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May 2023
Pakistan’s political scene remains polarised and unstable. The split between the government and the opposition is getting worse by the day. Pakistan lurches from one crisis to another; social, political, economic. Fundamental changes are needed to kick start economic growth, but no one seems to have grasped what they should be yet.…… Read the rest
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May 2023
Overview. In April we saw a politically risky move made by the government as it once again turned its gaze to fuel prices. The move had the potential to come in like a lion but in the end it went out like a lamb. The nation’s calm acceptance seems to have empowered the government to…
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April 2023
Overview. Saudi Arabia and Iran struck an agreement to restore diplomatic ties. Building on progress underway for several months, and with China playing a key role in getting the deal over the line, it is important, but does not fully resolve the complex challenges within the bilateral relationship. This year, the Persian New Year (Nowruz)…
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April 2023
Overview. Yet again, Egypt is all about the money. The currency crisis is just not going away and the cost of it is crippling for much of the population. Prices are literally changing daily. Some online retailers are struggling to keep up and have simply removed some products from their platforms as instant re-pricing on…
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April 2023
Overview. The ruling Awami League has said that there is no freedom of expression within the main opposition party, the BNP, with everyone blindly following the orders of the top leadership. The BNP has turned down the chance for a meeting with the election commissioner, stating that any such meeting will not be useful unless…
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April 2023
President Hassan continues to steer her nation down the right road and show just exactly what ‘Girl Power’ can do putting her male counterparts in neighbouring nations to shame when it comes to managing her economy. Since taking office in 2021 she has already tripled foreign investment. Her initiatives and policies have been well received…