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Thai military will try to avoid launching a coup

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THAILAND

Beyond calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation, protesters have been challenging the military’s influence on politics and demanding reform of the monarchy. King…

Myanmar student protests will affect elections

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MYANMAR

The outlook for protests and civil society in Myanmar.

North Caucasus will remain under Moscow's control

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RUSSIA

Russia has managed to ensure relative order and stability in the region in recent years, with transfers from the federal budget helping tame local opposition groups that…

Terrorist trauma will prove turning point for France

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FRANCE

Paris is on the highest terrorist alert after men armed with assault rifles killed twelve people at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo -- eight journalists, a…

Kenya faces challenges in responding to Nairobi attack

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KENYA

The attack killed at least 21 people and injured 30, while security forces successfully evacuated roughly 700 others.

Troops may worsen, not resolve Peru mining protest

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PERU

The decision of President Ollanta Humala's government to send in troops to deal with protesting farmers in the Islay province of Arequipa reflects frustration at a conflict that…

Kinshasa riot portends disorderly executive transition

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Violent protests engulfed the capital city last week as police clashed with demonstrators demanding President Joseph Kabila honour presidential term limits. The president's…

Assassination threatens to destabilise Haiti further

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HAITI

The assassination follows months of political turmoil and rising gang violence and comes just weeks before elections, scheduled for September 26. Interim Prime Minister Claude…

Colombia’s ‘total peace’ will face obstacles

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COLOMBIA

The ceasefires would relieve pressure on conflict-affected communities and potentially allow room to negotiate paths towards lasting peace arrangements. The ELN rejected the…

Intelligence imbroglios muddy Argentine government

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ARGENTINA

Pachter, now in Israel, said that he feared for his life after his travel plans were reported on the government's Twitter account and his phone was allegedly tapped. His…