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Norms can undermine Middle East and Africa transitions

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MENA/ AFRICA

Transitions following a peace agreement are typically seen as major opportunities for democratisation and new constitution making, and sometimes for national dialogue…

Yemeni combatants' stances will block peace efforts

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YEMEN

He insisted the Saudi-led military coalition, which backs internationally recognised President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi, must first end its blockade. Fighting has intensified in…

IPEF talks must contend with US political cycle

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UNITED STATES

The IPEF is the Biden administration’s bid to strengthen the role of the United States in setting the 'rules of the road' for economic relations in the region. It has set an…

Arab enemies may impose new sanctions on Qatar

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QATAR

Hopes for a swift resolution of the Gulf crisis were dashed on June 23 when details emerged of a list of 13 demands sent by the four countries that launched a boycott of Qatar on…

Itaipu talks raise Paraguay political crisis risks

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PARAGUAY

The ambassador to Brazil and two top energy officials also resigned following the revelation of a secret agreement with Brazil that would reduce Paraguayan benefits from…

Ivorian president will struggle to save coalition

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IVORY COAST

This urging coincides with intensified government divisions, after PDCI leader Henri Konan Bedie opposed President Alassane Ouattara's creation of the ruling Rally of the…

Russian, US, Chinese hypersonic arms lack treaty curbs

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INT

Russia and China have several hypersonic weapons in service or near readiness. This class of weapon is raising concerns in the conventional and strategic realms, where security…

US-North Korea dialogue may outlast sunken summit

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US/NORTH KOREA

Trump cited “tremendous anger and open hostility” in recent statements from North Korea as the reason. US allies were apparently not consulted over Trump’s intention to cancel…

Prospects brighten for Thai-Cambodia maritime pact

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THAILAND/CAMBODIA

Thailand-Cambodia economic relations.

Riyadh will delay attack on Yemen's Hodeida port

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YEMEN

The Saudi-led coalition's much-publicised plan to launch a military attack against the main Red Sea port of Hodeida, currently controlled by Huthi militants and their allies, is…