New Internationalist

Country profile

A concise profile of the most recent countries featured in the New Internationalist magazine. See also our alphabetical list of country profiles before 2005.

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Country profile: Brazil

Jan Rocha on the challenges and paradoxes in one of the world’s most unequal countries.

Filed in: Brazil, Politics and Society

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Country profile: Cameroon

The central African country’s long sleep continues, says Ben Shepherd, but the clock is ticking.

Filed in: Cameroon, Politics and Society

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Country profile: Djibouti

David Styan on life in continental Africa’s least-populated state.

Filed in: Djibouti, Politics and Society

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Country profile: North Korea

Aidan Foster-Carter looks beyond the clichés of the secretive state.

Filed in: Korea, North, Politics and Society

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Country profile: El Salvador

Louisa Reynolds on a country of great inequality still struggling with a legacy of civil war.

Filed in: El Salvador, Politics and Society

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Country profile: Sudan

Tees Finch-Lees shines a spotlight on this north-eastern African country.

Filed in: Sudan

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Country profile: Burma

In less than five years, Burma has undergone widespread change. We explore its transformation in this month’s ‘Country Profile’.

Filed in: Burma

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Country profile: Côte D'Ivoire

Tom Sykes considers a west African country full of contradictions.

Filed in: Côte d'Ivoire, Politics and Society

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Country profile: Mexico

Some analysts believe this is ‘Mexico’s moment’. Is it? Russell White takes a look.

Filed in: Mexico

Country Profile: Central African Republic

The UN says it is at risk of descending into complete chaos. Ruby Diamonde provides an overview of a country in crisis.

Filed in: Central African Republic, Economics, Politics and Society

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Country Profile: Bolivia

A flourishing economy, more jobs and less poverty - is Bolivia a Latin American success story?

Filed in: Bolivia, Politics and Society

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