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Iran's presidential election to yield little change

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IRAN

The inclusion of a loyalist with reform credentials, former Health Minister Masoud Pezeshkian, is intended to reverse the chronic trend of disengagement with elections among…

Jihadist groups in North Africa will be resilient

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NORTH AFRICA

The country saw a number of terrorist attacks earlier this year, and the whole of North Africa struggles with residual or more active jihadist threats.

Myanmar government-military ties could be at risk

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MYANMAR

The response underlines the military's continued internal security role but, given that the restive areas are home to large Rohingya populations, also highlights residual…

Popular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan

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ZIMBABWE

The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…

Polish government will struggle to reform judiciary

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POLAND

Wos can now be prosecuted for his alleged role in mishandling a justice ministry fund when he was a member of previous governments led by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS…

Mauritania will tread carefully on Mali and reforms

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MAURITANIA

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has given Mali a trade route to the Atlantic following the imposition of heavy trade and financial sanctions by West Africa. However, he is under…

Intelligence imbroglios muddy Argentine government

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ARGENTINA

Pachter, now in Israel, said that he feared for his life after his travel plans were reported on the government's Twitter account and his phone was allegedly tapped. His…

Iraqi premier and militias in slow-burn confrontation

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IRAQ

He has moved to roll back some of their penetration of state structures and revenue streams. However, they are striking back, with ongoing rocket attacks targeting US interests…

Al-Qaida's focus is shifting from Maghreb to Sahel

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INTERNATIONAL

Under Droukdel's leadership, AQIM exerted influence among jihadist groups in North and West Africa and provided expertise and funds that facilitated high-profile terrorist attacks…

A new US-Iran war will play out in Iraq and beyond

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IRAN/IRAQ/US

The operation, authorised by US President Donald Trump, killed Qassem Soleimani, longstanding chief of the Quds Force -- the external action wing of the Islamic Revolution Guard…