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FARC peace deal will survive Colombian election

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COLOMBIA

President Juan Manuel Santos described the historic milestone as “the last breath of the conflict with the FARC” and tweeted that the country could now begin “the construction of…

Colombia violence to rise as elections approach

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COLOMBIA

Peace process.

Nigeria faces security sector reform challenge

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NIGERIA

Tinubu will inherit a deeply polarised country struggling with growing lawlessness and a security sector beset by many problems, including resource limitations, poor performance…

Philippines faces rising threat from Islamic State

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ASIA/PHILIPPINES

This is one of two peace processes that Duterte’s administration wants to advance; the other is with the communists. Both tracks face difficulties, and now, with military advances…

Myanmar's ethnic troubles will pose security threats

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MYANMAR

Ethnic relations, politics and security in Myanmar.

Security threats will bedevil Burkinabe government

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BURKINA FASO

Burkina Faso security challenges.

CAR border areas will face growing insecurity

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CAR

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the security situation could deteriorate further if the parties do not de-escalate. The latest wave of violence is being…

NATO disunity may undermine Warsaw summit agenda

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NATO

The Warsaw summit was held as the alliance seeks to develop a long-term posture for the turbulent security environment that has developed in and around Europe over the last five…

Domestic repression will add to Turks’ economic woes

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TURKEY

The National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) has evolved in particular, from an intelligence-collecting agency into an active, interventionist and effective force capable of…

Threat from Pakistani Taliban is rising

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PAKISTAN

Resurgence of Pakistani Taliban.