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Russia will spur East European modernised air defence

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EASTERN EUROPE

The contract is part of a continuing and massive effort to modernise and enhance air defence capability across Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) in the face of Russia’s aggression in…

Prospects for Venezuela to end-2017

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PROSPECTS H2 2017

Prospects for Venezuela to end-2017.

Myanmar military will retain edge over key opponent

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MYANMAR

The military regime continues to crack down on anti-coup protesters. The National Unity Government (NUG) -- a parallel administration established by ousted lawmakers and other…

Russia risks mission creep as Syrian rebels dig in

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SYRIA

Since the start of Russian airstrikes last September, the rebels have suffered their largest territorial loss to the regime in two years. The new counter-insurgent strategy…

Elections will sharpen US focus on Libya

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UNITED STATES

The Trump administration's policy on the Libya conflict.

Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

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IRAQ

Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…

Ukraine uses relative calm to boost army quality

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UKRAINE

Unable to mount a decisive military push against rebel forces but capable of holding current positions, Ukraine's combat troops are in better shape now than at the peak of…

Parallel efforts to ease Myanmar crisis could clash

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MYANMAR

Indonesia, the group’s 2023 chair, has in recent months engaged with different sides in the conflict behind closed doors. Separately, on April 25, a small group of regional…

Civil-military dynamic will fuel Myanmar’s crisis

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MYANMAR

The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.

Baku will resist a quick peace deal with Armenia

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ARMENIA

The latest round of talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Geneva on March 22 ended without any concrete progress on negotiations over a bilateral peace agreement. The meeting…