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Russia turns security bloc into agile policy tool

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RUSSIA/KAZAKHSTAN

The CSTO force's arrival, trouble-free presence and speedy departure makes it an appealing option for signatory-state governments. It demonstrates Moscow's willingness to assist…

Afghan security is likely to deteriorate in 2017

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AFGHANISTAN

Outlook for Afghanistan's security in 2017.

Compromise may undermine UN peace and security reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Reform of the UN's peace and security architecture.

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may be protracted

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ETHIOPIA

Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…

South African parastatal reforms may underwhelm

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SOUTH AFRICA

More bailouts for Eskom and other cash-strapped SOEs come amid an ongoing exodus of senior executives. This has raised renewed questions about the willingness and ability of…

Amhara unrest may be an inflection point for Ethiopia

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ETHIOPIA

The government has deployed the army and claims to have restored control in most major cities. However, the fighting has shaken confidence in Ethiopia’s stability.

Colombia’s Petro will pursue drug policy change

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COLOMBIA

This indicates a potential move away from US-sponsored, militarised strategies of coca eradication, cocaine interception, the ‘decapitation’ of trafficking networks and the…

Development bodies boost gender mainstreaming effort

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INT

Development institutions are adapting their responses to tackle this challenge.

Growth of AI faces stiff challenges in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

As AI systems become increasingly central to the global economy, this poor performance risks further damaging the economic prospects of a region that has long struggled to achieve…

Central Asia's militaries will lag NATO and Russia

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian militaries