Category: Country Reports
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July 2022
Overview. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that it is BNP’s character to call into question the legitimacy of elections in Bangladesh by constantly questioning the Election Commission and election results. A record USD 76 billion budget was announced for the next fiscal year in June, with the government projecting a 7.5% GDP…
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July 2022
Twin economic and political challenges continue to plague the country but on a positive note the number of terrorist attacks across the nation has fallen this month thanks to a TTP ceasefire, and Pakistan finally looks set to exit the FATF grey list. How the mighty have fallen. It is saddening to see a…
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July 2022
Overview. A nationwide referendum on the introduction of changes to the current Constitution took place on 5th June. Amendments to Article 33 of the Main State Law reduce the power of the president, strengthen the role of Parliament, recreate the Constitutional Court, and strengthen human rights. After January’s events, Kazakhstan is building a ‘new Kazakhstan’…
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July 2022
Overview. The politicking continues but is somewhat overshadowed by global events such as the conflict in Ukraine, and the compounding outcomes such as the cost of trade, commodities, inflation and debt. Some large retail and production companies have folded this month as they have felt the impact. The new Nairobi superhighway has opened successfully, but…
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July 2022
Overview. The prospects for the renewal of the JCPOA look bleak (again) this month as the stalemate drags on; but neither party want to be the spoiler. The Supreme Leader is forced to comment publicly on protests which continue as the cost-of-living crisis accelerates. JCPOA. Iran is further escalating its uranium enrichment process by preparing…
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July 2022
Overview. Sisi was the ‘host with the most’ in June as he met with several international leaders. Observers watched him position himself as the top dog during the lead up to US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East. Away from the region he is walking a political tightrope as he faces the challenges…