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Tunisian transition is far from over

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TUNISIA

Some observers, and some Tunisians themselves, argue the successes so far achieved are explained by a set of factors unique to Tunisia, including: a homogeneous population; a…

Algeria will closely monitor religious practices

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ALGERIA

In February and before the holy month of Ramadan (March 10-April 9), President Abdelmadjid Tebboune formally inaugurated with much fanfare the Grand Mosque of Algiers, the world’s…

Successful Libya polls will hinge on uniting militias

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LIBYA

Despite the meeting’s touted success, the greatest challenge to Libya’s stability is the dominance of unaccountable militias in the absence of functioning security institutions.

Middle East jihadist states will struggle to survive

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MIDDLE EAST

Jihadist groups' territorial strategies.

ISG losses in Iraq, Syria will undermine ideology

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MIDDLE EAST

However, it has departed from other jihadist groups by developing an 'end-of-days' narrative centered on Syria, and by declaring a caliphate. As well as lending an air of…

Libya's idiosyncratic history will slow peace progress

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LIBYA

On April 25, Serraj asked Russia to help stop the conflict during a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. Over a year since the UN-backed Government of…

Salafi influence is likely to grow in Libya

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LIBYA

He was reportedly arrested, along with the four organisers, at the instigation of a Salafi group which considered the event sinful. The incident casts a spotlight on the influence…

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…

Israel’s coalition will struggle to solve Arab murders

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ISRAEL

There have been more than 100 murders of Arab Israelis in 2021, sparking protests complaining of police negligence. The spike in violence, combined with the presence of Ra’am, an…

Israel’s judicial overhaul will increase social strife

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ISRAEL

The polarisation between opponents and supporters of the reforms has provoked a widespread street protest movement, which implemented a ‘Day of Paralysis’ yesterday. It has also…