Category: Country Reports
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November 2018
Overview. President Sisi continues to actively woo international investment and co-ordinate campaigns to combat extremism in Egypt and the region. Egypt’s tourism sector continues to surge with record breaking numbers and positive recognition being reported. The government’s focus continues to be on infrastructure development, improved food production and population control. International Stage.…… Read the rest
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October 2018
Overview. With the upcoming national elections absorbing the majority of the country’s energies, the reporting period featured few events of note. We anticipate that the specific date for the late December 2018 elections will be announced mid-to-late October, with election manifestos being published shortly thereafter. The general assumption is that Sheikh Hasina and the Awami…
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October 2018
Overview. The reporting period featured a visit by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, National Defence Day celebrations, an election for the President of Pakistan, frequent visits by the new PM to military institutions, and some steps towards electoral reforms. The frequency of terrorist incidents has significantly reduced, with no major terrorist incident this month.………
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October 2018
Overview. President Sisi was received warmly at meetings in New York cementing his position as an ally of both the Western and Middle Eastern nations. At home, he continues to restructure both his government and his economy. However, his representative came away from water rights talks with Ethiopia and Sudan empty handed despite offering compromises…
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September 2018
Overview. Whilst Bangladesh continued to be socially and politically fractious during August, there were some interesting corporate developments in tobacco, pharma, and biscuits/confectionery. As mentioned in the previous report the city corporation elections were held on 30th July 2018. Voting day in Sylhet especially saw several incidents, with the BNP accusing the ruling Awami League…
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September 2018
Overview. August was comparatively peaceful with no major terrorist incidents featuring. It had been presumed that the post-election period might witness a deterioration in law and order nationwide due to protest demonstrations by losing political parties. However, the various opposition parties were unable to agree and coordinate any concrete action between them.…… Read the rest