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1 – 10 of 38The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285955
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Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or PML(N) party and a three-time former prime minister, appears to have the backing of the politically powerful…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284894
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IRAN: Tehran may launch an ‘infiltrators’ witch-hunt
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284115
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Talib had spent several months putting the guard together. His appointment formalises the establishment of the new force, which will be under Haibatullah’s direct orders.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283496
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Tehran is concerned that the situation will lead to a further influx of Afghans. Iran already hosts an estimated 3.4 million refugees. Increasing political, economic and security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282973
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IRAN: New security head faces border challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279215
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In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made certain comments about cross-border terrorism and territorial integrity that were widely perceived as barbs directed at…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280864
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IRAN/IRAQ: Pilgrimage issues could raise tensions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES272668
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The US arms control agenda.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208563
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This followed an incident in Jeddah on January 21 when two militants blew themselves up in order to avoid capture. Although Riyadh is focused on Tehran as its primary external…