Political analysts say the proceeds fund rebel groups in Sudan and the Central African Republic.
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Political analysts say that it is unlikely that either of the government's main proposed reforms will be approved.
Some political analysts say Smith's flip-flop has made him vulnerable and may cost him his Senate seat in 2002.
Still, political analysts say it's hard to predict her for a new health challenge will affect her husband's presidential hopes.
Economists and political analysts say the annual budget might entrench the return to socialism declared by President Mugabe two weeks ago.
Still, the accusations are likely to stick with voters, political analysts say.
But political analysts say the Obama team's unprecedented degree of scrutiny could result in several qualified individuals deciding to forgo consideration for a top post.
Political analysts say the revelations could play in favor of Beppe Grillo, a popular former comedian who leads an antiestablishment party that rails against national elites.
Political analysts say she has made an effort to improve her relations with the generals who held her under house arrest for a total of about 15 years.
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Political analysts say he has used the lengthy transition period wisely, reaching out to all sides to heal the bitter political divisions that have plagued the hemisphere's poorest country for so long.
Political analysts say the forum, at the very least, provided Bush a chance to avoid making the same mistake his father, former President George Bush, did when he appeared to focus more on the Persian Gulf War than on the economy.
As for the negative tone of Minnesota's campaign, political analysts here say they're expecting a lot more of the same.
Military and political analysts in Pakistan say the problem is a lack of political will.
Sharif Ali's aides project him as a symbolic figure who could soothe Iraq's political chaos, but analysts say his family have never enjoyed great support.
Both countries have said they want to focus on a Syrian resolution based on political dialogue, but many analysts say Russia and China have ulterior motives.
That could only add more fuel to the political fire and social unrest in the streets, analysts say.
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Analysts say he is seen as a political rival to Mr Maduro, whom Mr Chavez has named as his preferred successor.
Analysts say the death could alter the political balance in Latin America - dealing a blow to leftist states while favouring more centrist countries.
By contrast, Mr. Sharif who spent 14 months in detention and seven years in exile won't be such a pushover for the army because of his nationalist credentials, his experience dealing with the military and a political stature he has built over decades, say diplomats and analysts.
But analysts say sitting presidents rarely make such proposals, fearing political consequences.
Analysts say the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils has an emotional and often a political echo in Tamil Nadu.
Many analysts say the effort also is aimed at uniting the fallen president's political party, a diverse and sometimes faction-driven movement that could splinter without its charismatic leader.
Analysts say there is concern about the quality of locally made drugs given widespread corruption in political circles in the East Africa nation.
This political awakening among the lower classes, however, does not translate into a lasting solution to poverty, analysts say.
Analysts say that North Korea's decision to close the complex underscores its willingness to place political goals over economic and financial benefits.
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Analysts say that at the heart of Europe's troubles is the divergence of financial necessity and political will.
Whereas most market participants expect a resolution before the Treasury can no longer pay its bills, there is nevertheless a growing uneasiness with protracted political maneuvering that sets up the potential for a U.S. default and credit-rating downgrade, analysts say.
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Analysts, however, remain skeptical, citing corruption and patronage networks that they say enjoy a degree of political protection.
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