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The Death of the Convertible Cuban Peso
The currency was supposed to solve the regime’s economic woes. It failed; and no one will miss it.
Xi Jinping: Master of Strategy or Deluded Autocrat?
China's aggression appears diplomatically inept, but provoking Western hostility can bring rewards.
Kompromat is Back in Azerbaijan
The regime is exploiting social media to inflict reputational damage on its critics.
Ukraine Watches in Fear as Russian Mobilisation Continues
Moscow’s threat of invasion may aim to win concessions, but the momentum for violence continues to build.
Afghanistan’s Peace Must be Inclusive
As talks reach a crucial stage, Afghan and international politicians should not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Young Cubans Lose Hope Amid Economic Crisis
A whole generation of fledgling entrepreneurs have been trapped by uncertainty.
Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?
Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.
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Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Azerbaijan’s Coronavirus Cover Up
Officials obscure systemic failings – aided by an uncritical media.
New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Rwanda: How Trade in Banned Alcohol Wrecks Lives
Investigation reveals that police collusion fuels lucrative smuggling industry.
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet
Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.