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Opportunism and localism drive Africa Islamist groups

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AFRICA

Militants targeted Baga town in Borno state on January 3. Unverified reports suggest that this may have been the group's most deadly attack on civilians to date. From Boko Haram…

The threat of African military coups may rise

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AFRICA

International agreement that all unconstitutional transfers should be condemned and punished is being tested by carefully designed takeovers that appear to adhere to democratic…

South Africa faces tough foreign policy balancing act

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SOUTH AFRICA

This is not the first time the three militaries have conducted such exercises, but this instance prompted significant criticism, coming as it did on the one-year anniversary of…

Cairo aims for greater regional clout

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EGYPT

The advent of a new US administration has presented Egypt with an opportunity to reaffirm its regional strategic importance, but also created new risks.

Israeli PM will rush to co-opt opposition lawmakers

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ISRAEL

The bill was proposed by Benny Gantz, leader of the centrist Blue and White party, the main opposition faction, and would rule out incumbent Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu…

Failed Turkish coup gives Cypriot peace a chance

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CYPRUS

The chances for a Cyprus solution after Turkey's attempted coup.

Domestic drivers will shape Kuwaiti foreign policy

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KUWAIT

Kuwaiti foreign policy has traditionally played a balancing role in the region. The country manages to engage in regional affairs without alienating neighbours.

Morena triumph changes the face of Mexican politics

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MEXICO

His National Regeneration Movement (Morena) appears to have won the largest share of seats in the federal Congress, and along with its allies has come to dominate both the Chamber…

Romanian leaders will go further against rule of law

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ROMANIA

Iohannis had resisted Justice Minister Toader Tudorel’s request to remove Kovesi, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA), but was undercut by a Constitutional…

Apple's China bargain is running out of time

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CHINA

A major exception is Apple, for which China is both a major market and a global production base. The firm's activities in China have sparked controversies in both China and the…