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Egyptian president will keep an eye on Al Azhar

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EGYPT

Sisi and Al Azhar relations.

Credibility deficit curbs North Africa jihadism battle

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NORTH AFRICA

The ideological battle in North Africa

Turkey will be less secularist after Erdogan

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TURKEY

Erdogan is the second head of government (after Necmettin Erbakan, 1996-97) to emerge from a specifically Islamist political movement. Under his leadership, Islam has become more…

Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

New merger will benefit Tahya Tounes in Tunisian polls

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TUNISIA

In May, Tahya merged with Al Moubadra, a centrist party created by Kamel Morjane, a senior official under ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. In the coming weeks, Tahya and…

Afghan Taliban draw breath as they decide how to rule

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have not yet declared themselves in charge; they are talking about consulting on an "inclusive" government but this is to secure international legitimacy through the…

China's disinformation activities may spread abroad

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CHINA

Chinese overseas disinformation activities.

China's AI law would focus on industry applications

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CHINA

This document has no legal effect or impact, but nevertheless provides a significant window into the likely focus of China’s eventual AI law -- the first draft of which is…

Prospects for cyber security in 2017-22

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PROSPECTS 2017-22

Prospects for cyber security in 2017-22.

Malicious uses of social media bots will rise

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INT

In particular, bots are used to increase the speed and scale of misinformation campaigns and foreign propaganda. They make attribution of such activities to specific actors…