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Uruguay’s marihuana law raises expectations for legalisation of drugs in...
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World Bank report urges reduced barriers to trade to ensure food security
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Border dispute between Malawi and Tanzania likely to delay oil and gas...
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UAE affected by Iran sanctions, with likely economic and political challenges...
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Strikes, boat seizures and debt default – Argentina’s Fernandez facing...
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Mexico’s new President Peña Nieto to face challenges while implementing...
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UK turns to gas: Osborne announces new natural gas strategy
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Formalisation of artisanal mining in Peru – reducing major mining companies’...
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Honduras: political and institutional instability pose risks to investors
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Re-designed Girl Effect website launches
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Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Africa
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Egypt: Islamist’s increasing control unlikely to result in vital economic...
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Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Asia
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Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Latin America
Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Latin America By Maplecroft’s Latin America Practice Latin America remains an attractive destination for investment despite associated risks and challenges. In...
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Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Middle East and North Africa
Maplecroft’s 2013 global outlook – Middle East and North Africa By Maplecroft’s Mena Practice A turbulent 2013 for the Middle East is expected. Two years after the Arab Spring uprisings began, the...
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Xi’s fresh policy outlook too superficial for fundamental reforms
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Scrutiny of corporate political donations in US under consideration
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Algeria: Regional security in spotlight following AQIM attack on gas facilities
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End of FARC ceasefire signals increased security risks – oil infrastructure...
End of FARC ceasefire signals increased security risks – oil infrastructure targeted By James Lockhart-Smith The end of the unilateral ceasefire, declared in November 2012 by the Revolutionary Armed...
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Oil revenues remain an elusive goal for South Sudan and Khartoum as...
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