Category: Country Reports
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December 2021
Overview. Autocracy, theocracy, democracy are all words used to describe Egypt’s political stage over the last decade. These terms have defined Egyptian politics as a weak economy and political revolt sparked political change that was supposed to revolutionise the Egyptian political scene. Yet, as 2021 comes to an end, little has really changed.…… Read the…
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December 2021
Overview. Further cracks in Pakistan’s civil-military relations are appearing, now sparked by the outwardly positive development of a ceasefire with the TTP. Opposition party protests continue, as do price-hikes and subsequent strikes. These developments could threaten Prime Minister Imran Khan’s chances of re-election in the 2023 general elections. C19.…… Read the rest
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December 2021
Overview. 41% of the population are fully vaccinated. Electricity consumption by illegal CC miners continues to be a focus, and has now hit international headlines. The Republic celebrates First President’s Day on 1st December and will mark 30 years of independence on 16-17th December. C19. ~1100-1200 new cases a day.…… Read the rest
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December 2021
Overview. November was a relatively stable month in Bangladesh. On the political front, the main opposition party, the BNP, decided to boycott local elections, citing a lack of free and fair polls. Bangladesh’s update of the base year from 2005-06 to 2015-16 has seen an increase in per capita income figures by almost 16%, while…
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November 2021
Overview. Iran nominates a hardline opponent of the JCPOA to be its lead negotiator, while committing to re-join stalled talks in November. A major cyberattack hits the country’s petrol distribution network and regional relations become more complex: tensions with Azerbaijan are on the rise, the Iraqi people vote against Iran’s influence in their country, but…
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November 2021
Overview. A decade after the Arab Spring which brought years of domestic turmoil, Egypt is finally regaining its role as a major regional influencer. Under Sisi’s guidance, Egypt appears too big to fail right now. Major threats along Egypt’s borders, including security concerns to the south, water security and the war in Libya are all…