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Thai, Myanmar unrest fuel Asia’s first online alliance

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ASIA

The Alliance is particularly important to the resistance movement in Myanmar, where ongoing conflict has thrust the country into isolation. Opposition forces there favour the MTA…

Ukraine's counter-offensive fails to break deadlock

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UKRAINE

Zaluzhny highlighted the problems faced by the Ukrainian military in this summer’s counter-offensive. Kyiv has so far not achieved any of its primary objectives, such as…

Russian president may regret 'owning' pension reform

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RUSSIA

Opposition to the retirement age increase is widespread, with frequent street protests, Communist successes in the regional elections and talk of a referendum. President Vladimir…

Russia's Afghan ambitions go beyond hurting US aims

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RUSSIA/AFGHANISTAN

Even if firmer evidence emerges, few recorded attacks are likely to be attributable to Russian payments. The main thrust of Russian policy has now shifted from helping the Taliban…

Russian T-50 stealth fighter will enhance capabilities

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RUSSIA

The Russian T-50 fighter and PAK DA bomber.

Further action needed to reinforce Mexico rule of law

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MEXICO

The executive's main response to the credibility crisis triggered by the Iguala disappearances in September, its ten-point rule of law plan unveiled on November 28, coupled with…

Shipping industry seems slow to turn to wind power

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INTERNATIONAL

This applies the ETS cap to maritime transport emissions for the first time, encouraging the shipping industry to abandon traditional fuels. With bunker prices soaring (world…

Eventual Ukrainian offensive will involve more forces

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UKRAINE

These are the first offensive operations using Western equipment and benefitting from NATO countries’ training in their use, and confirm Kyiv’s commitment to counter-offensive…

Iran will seek solid-fuel tech for space and missiles

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IRAN

The Nur satellite was lifted by the two-stage Qased satellite launch vehicle (SLV) into orbit 425 kilometres from earth. This followed a second failed launch in February by the…

Peru human rights report will raise military frictions

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PERU

A weakly constituted government, facing high levels of public disapproval, is adopting hard-line procedures to deal with dissent and citizen insecurity, with increasing resort to…