Weekly Focus 2-03-11   Trends to keep an eye on: To read the full story click on the attachment

Algeria – A government worried about contagion from Tunisia and Egypt seeks to placate the people;

Syria – President Al-Assad is promising (limited) political reforms, believing his regime is in a relatively strong position.

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