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Renewed Philippine peace push could be problematic

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PHILIPPINES

This follows the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) signing the BBL bill on June 16. The new administrative arrangements envisaged by the BBL are integral to the government’s…

Afghan talks will inch forward with impatient Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

The move should open the way to 'intra-Afghan' talks involving government and Taliban representatives. This may help prop up the February deal between the US government and the…

Prospects for Turkey in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Turkey in 2016.

Philippines peace process prospects are poor

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PHILIPPINES

Outlook for the Philippines's southern peace process after the current president leaves office.

Mali may struggle to reinvigorate its peace process

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MALI

However, the current peace process appears to offer little prospect of overcoming the challenges faced in the fractious north and increasingly violent centre.

Western support for Mali may hinge on peace progress

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MALI

Progress on the implementation of the peace accord

Philippines faces rising threat from Islamic State

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ASIA/PHILIPPINES

This is one of two peace processes that Duterte’s administration wants to advance; the other is with the communists. Both tracks face difficulties, and now, with military advances…

Referendum resistance shakes Mali president

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MALI

It did not give a new date or explain the reason, but growing opposition to the referendum was likely a key factor. Still, the government will need a new constitution to provide…

Worsening security impels renewed Mali peace efforts

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MALI

Peace implementation progress.

Philippines Bangsamoro law faces further risk

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PHILIPPINES

The legislation is integral to the Moro peace process and also ties into Duterte’s aim of introducing federalism to the Philippines. However, it was not listed among the…