Category: Country Reports
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March 2024
The main opposition party BNP has taken shots at the government for not protecting the country’s border with Myanmar well enough in regard to recent incidents at the border, and also accused them of putting their relationship with foreign counterparts above their own citizens. The central bank has relaxed its loan write-off policies in a…
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February 2024
Iran made headlines throughout January, never for positive reasons. Early in the month, crowds commemorating assassinated general Qassim Soleimani were targeted by two suicide bombers, killing 95 people. Iran lashed out rhetorically at Israel and the US, but Islamic State quickly announced its involvement. Iran fired missiles into Pakistan, which promptly retaliated in kind, although…
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February 2024
Everything that Egypt has done in recent months to try and shore up its economy is being slowly undermined by the situation in Gaza as it begins to have greater regional consequences. Now, more than ever, President Sisi will need every weapon in his political and diplomatic arsenal both at home and abroad.…… Read the…
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February 2024
Kazakhstan is positioning itself firmly as the hub in a new era for global trade. It has worked hard to develop and strengthen foreign relations, and spent much time and money developing transport and logistics infrastructures – Tokayev’s leadership has driven the nation forward like never before. The country now has a leading role in…
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February 2024
Awami League won a landslide victory in the general elections, as expected, with Sheikh Hasina elected to a fourth consecutive term in office. Reaction has been mixed, with the US, UK and some other countries expressing concerns over the fairness of the elections. On the economic front, both exports and remittances figures saw a strong…
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January 2024
Iran-linked militias have continued to step up their activities against Israeli interests and US forces in the Middle East and have extended their activities against maritime trade in the Red Sea. Iran is becoming more vocal in justifying these attacks, while remaining careful not to take or imply responsibility. The killing of a senior IRGC…