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Washington will sustain a presence in Iraq

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IRAQ

Abassi suggested that Baghdad had rebuffed US proposals for a three-year timeline. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces pressure for a withdrawal from Iran-backed militias…

Islamic State poses limited threat in Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN

Some observers have suggested that this is a sign of an IS-K resurgence. The ruling Taliban have tried hard since their takeover in 2021 to suppress the group, a long-standing…

Iraqi factions will seek territorial gains

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IRAQ

With IS in retreat, many Iraqis fear conflict, as controversial questions about territory and administration rise up the agenda. These disputes are more complex than the prevalent…

Islamic State threat is a priority for Afghan Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

The promise is in line with the Taliban's commitment to act against foreign terrorists in Afghanistan, or at least stop them harming the outside world. The current Taliban…

Intra-communal divisions will plague post-IS Iraq

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IRAQ

However, the successful fight against IS has not forged a new sense of unity among Iraq’s communities; instead, it has solidified some divides and created conditions for future…

Intra-Taliban rivalry will intensify in Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN

It was the first attended by the Taliban. Their delegation was led by Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban and a close ally of supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada…

Afghanistan's neighbours irritated by US rapprochement

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AFGHANISTAN

After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…

Afghan Taliban will be flexible on foreign jihadists

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AFGHANISTAN

However, at the end of the month, US President Joe Biden made comments suggesting that the Taliban are helping to drive al-Qaida out of Afghanistan. Moreover, the UN Assistance…

Ethnic factors will shape Afghan Taliban factionalism

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AFGHANISTAN

The trip came as a surprise, as he is a reclusive individual who usually remains in his base in the south-western Kandahar province. Haibatullah met prominent Taliban figures…

Armenia will continue with balancing act abroad

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ARMENIA

Yerevan has gradually distanced itself from Russia, culminating in the decision to suspend its participation in the security bloc. The CSTO decision follows a series of steps by…