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Analysis: Can Arctic routes provide an alternative to the Suez Canal as a major east-west trade route?
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Analysis: Can Arctic routes provide an alternative to the Suez Canal as a major east-west trade route?

29 March 2021
The recent blockage of the Suez Canal by the 400-metre-long 'Ever Given' container ship exposed the vulnerability of global trade routes. It reopened the debate about alternative routes, including the opening of the Northern Sea Route via northern Russia, and the Northwest Passage via northern Canada. These routes, however, are not without their problems. Maximiliaan van Lange analyses the background and current thinking in this article for commonspace.eu.
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Golden parade for Egyptian mummies
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Golden parade for Egyptian mummies

27 March 2021
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, partially opened in 2017, is set to receive 22 mummies from the Egyptian Museum. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that a parade will take place on 3 April as the mummies are transferred from El Tahrir, in the city centre, to Fustat, part of Old Cairo, where the new museum is located. 
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Geneva meeting gives particular focus on non-use of force and international security arrangements
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Geneva meeting gives particular focus on non-use of force and international security arrangements

27 March 2021
The discussions between Georgia, Russia and other parties in the aftermath of the 2008 Georgia-Russia War resumed in Geneva this week where the 52nd round of the Geneva International Discussions were held. The talks were mediated by the three co-chairs of the process representing the EU, the OSCE and the UN.
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Tunisian president says change is on its way
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Tunisian president says change is on its way

25 March 2021
President Kais Saied said he is willing to oversee a national dialogue, with an active youth participation, to address a wide range of economic and political issues.  The initiative for the dialogue was brought forward by the influential Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). It has also been something that has been discussed and advocated by activists and civil society members.