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Peruvian Congress will lose fight against dissolution

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PERU

Elections for a new Congress have now been set for January 26. Prime Minister Salvador del Solar has resigned and is replaced by former Justice Minister Vicente Zeballos. Leading…

Leadership losses will weaken ISG in Iraq, Syria

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SYRIA/IRAQ

The elimination of top- and mid-level cadres in US-led coalition airstrikes comes at a time when the group is also suffering serious battlefield losses. The strikes raise…

Al-Qaida's focus is shifting from Maghreb to Sahel

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INTERNATIONAL

Under Droukdel's leadership, AQIM exerted influence among jihadist groups in North and West Africa and provided expertise and funds that facilitated high-profile terrorist attacks…

ASEAN-UK post-Brexit ties are likely to grow

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ASEAN/UK

This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…

US brand still strong but needs to show effectiveness

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UNITED STATES

Recent events have complicated the military and diplomatic elements of this task, but the wider 'Brand America' which Biden wants to restore -- one that shows democratic…

Boko Haram strains under a resurgent Nigerian army

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NIGERIA

One consequence is that insurgents are retreating into neighbouring countries. Several civilians died in Boko Haram attacks in Niger's Diffa region on November 11 and Chad…

Palestinian Hamas will fight hard in Gaza

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PALESTINIANS

This coincides with regional anger over the renewed shutdown of Gaza communications and a deadly Israeli strike on Jabalia refugee camp, as part of the stepped-up Israeli…

Myanmar armed groups eye leverage through 2020 poll

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MYANMAR

Situation regarding Myanmar's ethnic armed organisations.

US-Vietnam security ties may trump trade

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US/VIETNAM

US-Vietnam relations.

Ryan exit will hit US Republicans

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UNITED STATES

Ryan said he will stay on as a representative until this Congress ends in January 2019. However, his departure as speaker, even before it comes, will bring various partisan and…