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Energy ties, already deep, have expanded since 2022 as part of a broader reorientation of Russian commerce away from the West. The similarly authoritarian leadership styles of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286445
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Unlike the Wagner private military company (PMC), it is subordinated to the Russian state. The first confirmed deployment of African Corps forces is to Burkina Faso, where it will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285059
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However, recent trends and developments in the AI industry also point towards these same tools’ potential to serve valuable defence purposes, including threat detection, enhanced…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285079
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Still, the narcotics trade provides a lucrative alternative revenue stream for government-aligned actors in Syria. These external pressures are therefore instead likely to prompt…
LIBYA: Eastern army ties with Russia will be strong
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283199
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Anadolu is the biggest warship ever commissioned by the navy. It showcases Turkey’s geopolitical ambitions, which are closely associated with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279139
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In February, Bathily announced a new initiative to hold parliamentary and presidential elections, which he is pushing to take place this year to end the political stalemate.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278957
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This was a show of strength and a threat to Cairo, given the value of remittances sent home by the many Egyptian labourers in the east. The move reflected the undercurrent of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280610
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LIBYA: Strongman's ties with Russia will remain strong
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281520
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Since 2021, Turkey has been working to improve relations with former regional rivals such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Israel. It sees the outreach…