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Iran anti-government protests 2018
Thursday, January 4

OUTLOOK: CLOUDY Iran’s anti-government protestors face an uncertain future Photo: AFP/GettyDespite a rising death toll,…

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Trouble in Ireland: Northern Ireland’s political deadlock

The DUP and Sinn Fein will struggle to find common ground even as political tensions rise in 2018.

Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of Togo speaks during of the High Level Segment of the 31st Session at the Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland, February 29, 2016.
Protests in Togo: the Gnassingbe dynasty may fall next

Another large demonstration on December 30 suggests the regime is facing another year of protest.

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Russia’s presidential election: meet the candidates

Amid a slew of familiar and unfavourable faces, Putin is likely to win another term as president.

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2018 Geopolitical Forecast: Europe

Europe’s policymakers will have their hands full with Brexit, populism, nationalism and EU reform.

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2018 Geopolitical Forecast: Sub-Saharan Africa

Migration, elections, terrorism and separatism – Africa has a lot in store for it in 2018.

Friday, December 22

EDITOR’S NOTE: Starting tomorrow, The Daily Brief will begin a short Christmas and New Year…

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Russia’s ruling party looks to address accusations of corruption at end of year conference

United Russia, a party led by Vladimir Putin until recently, will kick off its two-day…

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President Macron arrives in Niger to advance plans for Sahel counter terrorism force

Emmanuel Macron will travel to Niamey today to meet with Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou and…

Japanese finances under a microscope as budget goes before parliament

Japan’s parliament is expected to approve the government’s 2018 budget today, marking six straight years of…