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West may help resolve Macedonia's political impasse

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MACEDONIA

Opposition Social Democratic Alliance (SDSM) supporters are angry with the president's unexpected pardon for all those being investigated for involvement in Macedonia's…

Election result will tone down Turkey's foreign policy

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TURKEY

The June 7 elections' consequences for Turkish foreign policy.

Azerbaijan-Armenia rhetoric more risky than gunfire

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AZERBAIJAN/ARMENIA

Azerbaijan's threats of military action are cause for concern as the country looks to Turkey, which elsewhere has shown a willingness for regional intervention.

Critical EU report on Turkey may trigger 'Turexit'

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EUROPE/TURKEY

Turkey's faltering EU accession process looks more at risk than ever, following Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn's warning that Ankara had "clearly chosen to move away from…

Turkish-US talks may limit Armenian genocide damage

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TURKEY/US

Erdogan adopted a relatively conciliatory tone and stopped short of declaring retaliatory measures, for fear of the economic consequences in particular, despite the fact that most…

Iraqi Kurdish referendum will go ahead on time

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IRAQ

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…

Weaker AKP would reduce Turkish president's authority

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TURKEY

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) should easily get the most votes, but it faces a likely setback and a dent in its authority. Weakening support from its voters and…

Kurds will try to keep Iraq out of the Gaza conflict

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IRAQ

The Gaza conflict has led to a resurgence of attacks by Iran-backed armed groups on US forces, breaking the earlier unofficial truce. Some of those attacks have targeted bases in…

Regional issues will entrench Egypt-Sudan divisions

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SUDAN/EGYPT

Tensions along Africa’s Red Sea coast have been escalating since the beginning of the year. Fraught negotiations over GERD have been at times overshadowed by mutual recriminations…