Oxford Analytica

theory of #;democratisation#; rests on a prior assumption about what should...assumption about what should count as a #;democracy#;. However, there is little...the designation of #;democratic#; on a regime is to commend it...regime is to commend it as well as describe it. Benefits flow to

significant source of tax revenue, as well as a key measure of competitiveness. Argentine...and larger volumes account for a ###%-plus increase in exports...evolution of surging domestic demand. As a result, the trade surplus has...Brazilian currency, Argentina has recorded a trade deficit with Brazil every

death sentence recently awarded to a journalist for blasphemy. Senators also...the media of worsening security, as the control of information is...Media reconstruction has been hailed as one of the major successes...Taliban period. Where there were a few religious publications and only

the deals when speaking with a visiting senior Chinese Communist Party...since Pyongyang failed to meet a #### year-end deadline to...prolonged, is the lack of a declaration on its nuclear programmes...it gave the United States a list in November, but Washington

Jacobo Arbenz was overthrown in a CIA-orchestrated coup in ####...the electoral campaign, he offered a softer, longer-term approach to...are to be subject to a financial review to see whether...but is unlikely to launch a sustained assault similar to that

large bond insurers -- #;monolines#; -- pose a serious threat to global credit...insuring against the risk of a bond or other security defaulting...MBIA and Ambac, who have a near-##% share of the...credit derivatives - August #, ####), as they: have very diverse pools

the first two have kept a low public profile: Rahimkulov The...Banking and Trust -- AEB ) is a Russian citizen with permanent residence...stakes in such strategic assets as Hungarian Oil and Gas (MOL...role, but he has kept a low public profile without any

spokesmen, Sadr is undecided as to whether to extend the...should not be targeted during a ceasefire. Nonetheless, Sadrist supporters have...the CLC movement has emerged as an assertive parallel political bloc...local imams.Sadrist disunity Never a wholly cohesive organisation, the Sadrist

McCain is better positioned vis-a-vis his party rivals than...settle on their nominee first -- a distinct strategic advantage. Senator John...in Florida last night by a ##.#% to ##.#...on winning the state, came a distant third with ##.#

to illiquid derivative instruments is a major contributor to current market...asset, or other data, at a point in time. These derivatives...in time. These derivatives (such as futures, forwards, options, or swaps...giving the other potential for a high return, at increased risk

## proposed the creation of a military alliance among member countries...Colombia have deteriorated markedly after a flurry of spats and insults...the beginning of January. In a rapid spiral of events, Venezuela...and US aggression by proposing a military alliance with fellow members

In many respects, #### was a very successful year for the...capital investment by over ##%. As a result, growth occurred not only...rely on domestic demand, such as construction and retail, helping to...markets, thanks in part to a vigorous policy response by the

international leadership on what is a critical issue, but faces domestic...targets by ####, to create a #;new global framework#; for curbing...in Indonesia in December agreed a roadmap to negotiate by ####...roadmap to negotiate by #### a new international agreement to replace

of the respective parties#; strengths as well as their prospects for the national...and arguably most important in a series of regional elections scheduled...absolute majority since ####, suffered a landslide defeat (see GERMANY: Schroeder...points, the CDU now has as many seats as the SPD: CDU failure Koch

due to human activity, have a significant impact on the Earth...atmospheric temperatures. These species play a role in cloud formation, which...and agriculture has led to a doubling in concentrations of atmospheric...role aerosols play in driving a change in a climate. Aerosol varieties A variety of aerosols exist, with

on the social agenda, especially as the country prepares for parliamentary...Saakashvili#;s defeat in Tbilisi as well as his poor performance in most...Bendukidze is likely to retain a degree of influence in his...influence in his new position as the head of government administration

said. The fastest increase in a decade will add to concerns...challenges are emerging, not least as the stock market stagnates and...inflation has often been cited as evidence of a robust macroeconomic climate, conducive to...inflation is causing genuine distress. A number of factors have cumulatively

oblivion, gold is re-emerging as an asset class. Restoration of...its monetary use, though still a distant possibility, has moved a step closer to reality. Gold...an all-time nominal high. A main impetus to gold#;s...inflation fears: gold is seen as a hedge against loss of currency

His repeated warnings come against a background of a re-examination of the risks...exchange rate is pegged within a narrow band to the euro...#%.The CNB always receives a positive evaluation internationally, in this...government. In his seven years as governor, no scandal has touched