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Israeli coalition prospects may hinge on Likud loyalty

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ISRAEL

Blue and White received the most seats in the September 17 election -- the second in less than six months -- which ended without a clear victory for either the religious-right…

Venezuelan political processes sideline civil society

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VENEZUELA

A decade after his death, a recent Datanalisis poll gives Chavez the highest approval rating of any political leader, at 56%, compared with 22% for his successor Nicolas Maduro…

Internal disarray may create explosive Congo elections

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, despite their public unity and insistence that they are ready for elections, the opposition leaders only repeated their vow to appoint a single opposition candidate…

Afghan Taliban's commitment to al-Qaida may be fading

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AFGHANISTAN

Al-Qaida's future in Afghanistan.

New premier’s father will have key role in Thailand

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THAILAND

Pheu Thai remains under the influence of its founder Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s father and a former prime minister (2001-06). On August 19, the Criminal Court said the next…

Congo’s political power shift may produce an impasse

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The vote was a major victory for President Felix Tshisekedi, who on December 6 announced he was breaking his coalition with Kabila to seek a new parliamentary majority capable of…

Middle East’s Druze may solidify Damascus relationship

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MIDDLE EAST

A previous deal saw six captives released on October 20. IS had taken women and children from Suweida’s Druze community in July. Damascus has faced widespread anger over the July…

Kurdish security forces in Iraq will not unify

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IRAQ

The agreement covers the period to 2026, in which Washington will support Kurdish peshmerga forces with equipment and vehicles for Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic…

Party politics drive renewed Tanzania reshuffles

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TANZANIA

These moves are the latest manifestation of Samia’s efforts to reshape the domestic political space and deliver on her agenda ahead of the 2025 presidential election.

Haiti’s security challenges will delay any elections

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HAITI

The international community is debating whether, and how, to support Haiti’s security forces amid mounting instability. Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry appointed an Haut Conseil…