Category: Country Reports
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February 2019
Overview. Egypt has remained prominently on the global stage as President Sisi welcomed the Presidents of France and Sudan to his nation. Sisi also had a prime slot on a US news channel and all this while marking the 8th anniversary of the Arab Spring revolution. He continues to push Egypt forward with grand projects…
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February 2019
Overview. The new Awami League government took office, and the Prime Minister has signalled that she wants a better performance from her ministers by making several changes to the cabinet. The Opposition has continued to protest the election outcome, but have received little traction. Law and order is under control, as the government has maintained…
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January 2019
Overview. During the reporting period Pakistan enjoyed a relative peace in security terms, yet the political atmosphere tensed as ex-PM Nawaz Sharif was found guilty of corruption and embezzlement in the Al Azizia case. The GoP continues to strive to improve the economy whilst also working to fulfil its general election promises.…… Read the rest
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January 2019
Overview. With no positive announcements on the European special purpose vehicle payments mechanism, Iran’s banks have still not overcome international payments problems, meaning difficulties in importing food, medicines and other essentials. The government continues to react to increasing economic hardship by bolstering the Rial, cracking down on ‘economics crimes’ and raising public sector wages.…… Read…
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January 2019
Overview. President Sisi still maintains a strong public profile but to the detriment of those who speak against, or oppose, him. Egypt’s security and economic stability have seen improvements in the last year. The government’s economic reform plan appears to be putting the country back on track. Egypt’s GDP achieved a high growth of 5.3%…
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January 2019
Overview. The Awami League emerged the winner in the 30th December general election. They look to occupy over 270 seats in the 300-strong national parliament. This is Sheikh Hasina’s third consecutive term as Prime Minister. The last few weeks saw a high-pitched campaign and a flurry of political violence, culminating in about 20 deaths on…