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CAR national dialogue anchors fragile stability hopes

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CAR

However, the Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC) rebellion remains active, while key opposition figures have been targeted with legal pressures.

Yemen conflict carries risks for global shipping

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YEMEN

Instability has worsened significantly in Yemen since the Huthi 'coup' against President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi in January. His government has been forced into exile; the Huthis…

Ships’ safety off Yemen will depend on US-UK air power

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INTERNATIONAL

A US-led coalition has struck targets in Yemen in response to uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) and missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting both commercial…

The United States will balance North African ties

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NORTH AFRICA

US attention to the region has risen amid tenser Algerian-Moroccan ties. Harris underlined that any military escalation would be "quite alarming" and would set back prospects for…

The UN will struggle with Libyan unification efforts

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LIBYA

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.

Lebanese Hezbollah will avoid post-Soleimani US fight

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LEBANON

Mass popular protests forced the resignation of the previous coalition government and threatened Hezbollah's domestic political hegemony. This comes as the movement leads calls…

Middle East Kurds may become more risk-averse

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MIDDLE EAST

Prospects for Kurdish nationalism.

Property disputes will exacerbate Libya conflict

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LIBYA

The impact of the property rights question.

Iran will avoid direct conflict but has other options

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IRAN

Washington has increased pressure on Tehran on a near-daily basis since it designated the IRGC as a terrorist organisation on April 8. The United States has imposed new sanctions…

CAR’s president will welcome dialogue on his own terms

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CAR

However, the launch of this initiative to bring “peace, security and development” to the Central African Republic (CAR) remains the subject of many disputes within the political…