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India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

Afghan opposition faces protracted crisis

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AFGHANISTAN

Unlike Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the other Central Asian states that border Afghanistan, Tajikistan is suspicious of the Taliban government in Kabul. Meanwhile, the NRF and…

India and Pakistan will push each other’s tolerance

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INDIA/PAKISTAN

India on February 26 conducted air strikes on Pakistani territory in response to a February 14 militant attack against its paramilitary forces by a Pakistan-based militant…

ISG losses in Iraq, Syria will undermine ideology

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MIDDLE EAST

However, it has departed from other jihadist groups by developing an 'end-of-days' narrative centered on Syria, and by declaring a caliphate. As well as lending an air of…

Afghanistan’s marginalised groups face increasing woes

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AFGHANISTAN

The 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…

Pakistani Taliban are a growing problem for Islamabad

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PAKISTAN

Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…

Gulf to look beyond Pakistan as insecurity rises

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PAKISTAN/GULF

Outlook for Pakistan-Gulf relations.

Iran gas can diversify European supplies in long term

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IRAN

The deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 negotiating group (UN Security Council permanent members plus Germany) on July 14 promises to end most sanctions on the country, in…

Global nuclear proliferation will unfold slowly

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INTERNATIONAL

Prospects for nuclear proliferation after the Iran deal.

China-Pakistan corridor exposes Beijing to major risks

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PAKISTAN/CHINA

Development of a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is dominating the bilateral agenda along with security. Expectations are that some 46 billion dollars will be invested in…