Category: Country Reports
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July 2019
Overview. The annual budget was announced this month, and dominated the news cycle. The political and security situation appear to be stable. The Rohingya refugee crisis remains in limbo. UN agencies insist that Bangladesh should not force refugees to relocate to Bhashan Char. Bangladesh is discontent at the lack of international pressure on Myanmar.…… Read…
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June 2019
Overview. The security situation took a violent turn in May with a series of terrorist incidents in different parts of the country. The ever present and widespread anger against India, lack of effective institutional structures, sectarianism, lack of adept leadership, discontinuity in political structures, difference among provinces, ineffective policies, economic disparities, ethnic differences, poverty, population…
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June 2019
Overview. The holy month of Ramadan is always a slow one in Egypt as the people and politicians take time to reflect and renew. So, this month there is little news from home. Internationally however, the IMF and foreign investors are cheering President Sisi for his economic performance as he shapes his country into an…
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June 2019
Overview. The month of May has seen a build-up of US military hardware and bellicose rhetoric from both sides. Direct conflict seemed almost inevitable mid-month, until Donald Trump signalled that conflict and regime change were not Administration aims. The economy continues to worsen which, combined with the threat of war, has led to societal debate…
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June 2019
Overview. The new government is heading into its first budget next month. The political and security situation appear to be stable. The Rohingya refugee crisis remains in limbo. There is no evidence that Myanmar will be willing to give the refugees safe passage back. At the same time, the tensions between host communities and refugees…
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May 2019
Overview. The resignation of Finance Minister Asad Umar, PM Khan’s visit to China and Iran, ongoing economic challenges, and extended support from the military to the government for implementation of the National Action Plan, are the major highlights of the month. As anticipated and reported previously, the security situation remained comparatively peaceful except in Balochistan…