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The push for accord on a Syrian transition may falter

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SYRIA

Mistura said on October 17 that he aimed to finalise the committee before he steps down in late November. Western countries have insisted that international donor assistance for…

One major obstacle threatens Iran’s nuclear agreement

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IRAN

Although a draft agreement on a return to mutual compliance is virtually finalised, one major issue is outstanding. Tehran has demanded that Washington remove the Islamic…

Emirati foreign policy will draw strong criticism

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The conflict has created tensions between the UAE’s leaders and Arab public opinion. Over the longer term, the country’s assertive foreign policy has also drawn criticism from its…

Rival processes and US ambiguity block Syrian peace

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SYRIA

SYRIA: Rival processes and US ambiguity block peace

US Congress may set precedent with Boeing's Iran sale

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IRAN/US

Boeing's airliner deal with Iran Air.

Iraq’s Sunnis will vie for post-election relevance

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IRAQ

Both minorities complain the draft budget does not allocate sufficient funds to their areas. Sunni lawmakers are also concerned about the ongoing displacement of their…

Prospects for Iran to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for Iran to end-2016.

Venezuela election abstention risks new divisions

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VENEZUELA

‘Interim president’ Juan Guaido and 26 parties have already ruled out participation in the elections. However, absent a strategy for removing incumbent Nicolas Maduro and amid…

Russian-Saudi interests too divergent for partnership

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RUSSIA/SAUDI ARABIA

King Salman bin Abdulaziz's visit to Moscow in October was hailed as a major step forward in relations, but many of the agreements signed were preliminary or simply confirmation…

Iraqi Kurdish referendum will go ahead on time

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IRAQ

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…