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Israeli settlers may rebel against any annexation move

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ISRAEL

This date passed without announcement, however, amid indecision on the part of the United States, international condemnation and some Israeli pushback, including from…

Western Balkan states to feel EU Energy Union impact

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BALKANS

The implications of the EU's planned Energy Union for the Western Balkans.

Intra-jihadist rivalry fuels violence in Lake Chad

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CHAD/NIGERIA

Competition between the jihadist groups remains tense and insecurity is being stoked further by intercommunal conflict over land and water resources that overstretched security…

Canada's Indo-Pacific policy aligns with Washington

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CANADA

The two prime ministers hosted a lunch for business leaders and Kishida’s visit will be followed in the spring by a high-level Japanese delegation that will discuss investment in…

Rapid demographic growth may destabilise the Sahel

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SAHEL

However, the context is crucial. This region, where reserves of water, arable land and vegetation are vulnerable to climate change, also sees rates of population growth and human…

Puntland crisis underscores Somali election dilemmas

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SOMALIA

Deni and the Puntland electoral commission seek to hold direct elections, while the opposition demand a return to a clan-based electoral system. Meanwhile, with the election…

Haiti’s security challenges will delay any elections

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HAITI

The international community is debating whether, and how, to support Haiti’s security forces amid mounting instability. Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry appointed an Haut Conseil…

Saudi power centralisation faces medium-term risks

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SAUDI ARABIA

Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

West African security strategy will miss its mark

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WEST AFRICA

West African security strategy.

Israel’s coalition will struggle to solve Arab murders

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ISRAEL

There have been more than 100 murders of Arab Israelis in 2021, sparking protests complaining of police negligence. The spike in violence, combined with the presence of Ra’am, an…