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Anti-Semitic violence is rising in France

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FRANCE

Anti-Semitism in France.

Afghan opposition will struggle to remain relevant

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AFGHANISTAN

Meanwhile, long-standing opposition groups such as the National Resistance Front (NRF) and Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have re-launched armed campaigns within Afghanistan.

Expanded French role in West Africa faces risks

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WEST AFRICA

Though details remain to be decided, a joint declaration made the same day by France and its European, Canadian and African partners has set a June 2022 deadline for devising…

New Belgian terrorist networks could emerge

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BELGIUM

Belgian terrorist recruitment networks and ISG.

NATO summit in July is likely to be fractious

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NATO

The likely summit agenda includes deliverables that will further enhance NATO’s deterrence posture and add new elements to its support for the campaign against Islamic State (IS)…

Riyadh will lobby hard for removal from EU watchlist

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SAUDI ARABIA

The list includes Saudi Arabia and comes amid mounting criticism in Europe over Saudi domestic and foreign policy. It raises questions about the prospects for raising capital from…

Paris attacks boost Russia's Syria stance

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INTERNATIONAL

The Paris attacks may mark the metamorphosis of Islamic State group (ISG) into a terrorist network with global reach, capable of mobilising local-born radicals in Western Europe…

France will reduce its West African military footprint

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WEST AFRICA

French forces completed their withdrawal from Mali in August. The current force posture, with some 3,000 troops based mostly in Niger and Chad, will remain unchanged in the short…

Restrictions on free speech are rising globally

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INTERNATIONAL

The arrest is part of a global crackdown on freedom of expression since the Arab uprisings, which has led to unprecedented numbers of journalists, bloggers and cyber activists…

Multiple pressures may focus Chadian rebel activity

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CHAD

On March 5, Chad closed its border with Libya and applied heightened security restrictions in the north. This follows a major incursion in February by Chadian rebels from Libya…