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Algeria's president will move to assert his authority

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ALGERIA

Under the new mandate, codified in late September, his aides and advisers are now responsible for monitoring the actions of ministries and other government offices more closely…

China's appetite for Taiwan war is lower than it seems

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CHINA

It serves Beijing's interests to exaggerate both. China is developing the capability to seize Taiwan by force, but it does not reveal the circumstances under which it would use it.

Ukraine and Russia talk about talks, but gulf is huge

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Ukrainian and Russian officials periodically discuss the possibility of talks, but from very different positions. Negotiations last took place in March 2022, ending when Russia…

Uncertain future turns east Ukraine rebels into rivals

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UKRAINE

Peskov's remarks hint at a deal that would advance Russia's interests at Ukraine's expense. The potential losers also include leaders of the two rebel entities, the Donetsk…

Turkmen dynastic succession promises nothing new

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TURKMENISTAN

Once his father Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the current president, called the election a month ago, the result was never in doubt. Rumours that the younger Berdimuhamedov was being…

Iraqi Sunnis face long-term poverty and instability

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IRAQ

Earlier in his career, US President-elect Joe Biden engaged deeply with post-2003 Iraq, and in the past advocated federalism on a sectarian basis. Although the concept was roundly…

Russia's slimmed-down war aims still rule out peace

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

The decision comes as Russian forces enter parts of Severodonesk, a key objective in south-eastern Ukraine. Still, Russia has not gained enough ground to declare an end to its…

China will promote Party-friendly religion

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CHINA

China's policies towards religion.

Reform of West African currency is some way off

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WEST AFRICA

West African franc.

Belarusian leader seeks Russian help as options narrow

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BELARUS

No documents were signed, but Putin backed a constitutional reform project, affirmed Lukashenka as legitimate president, announced that a reserve Russian police force waiting on…