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Morocco will press on with its outreach to the Sahel

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MOROCCO

During that meeting, discussions focused on a Moroccan proposal to grant these landlocked countries access to the Atlantic Ocean. The proposal hints at a transactional…

West Africa anti-piracy push faces cooperation hurdles

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WEST AFRICA

This comes amid continued piracy and attacks against vessels, the apparent ineffectiveness of current operational mechanisms and frustration and mutual mistrust between local…

Implementation of Yemeni deal will be slow and partial

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YEMEN

Representatives from the internationally recognised government and the Huthis signed three agreements on December 13 at the end of UN-sponsored talks in Sweden. The most…

Tariffs could fracture EU-US partnership

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EU/US

The US administration’s announcement in March to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports triggered swift condemnation from Europe. Intense lobbying granted a temporary…

Oil price to stay low in near and likely medium term

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INTERNATIONAL

Oil market dynamics.

Russia pursues its own aims, not Iran's, in Syria

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RUSSIA/IRAN

Relations between Iran and Russia.

Price cap on gas will divide EU member states

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EU

Although member states agree in principle on the need to overhaul gas markets and strengthen resilience, the EU is divided between German- and French-led blocs on the price cap…

Former Soviet states talk up 'Middle Corridor' route

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CENTRAL ASIA/CAUCASUS

Interest in the 'Middle Corridor' was revived after Russia invaded Ukraine and expanding Western sanctions raised the commercial risk for carriers. Despite enthusiasm among…

Strained Mexico-US relations will endure

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MEXICO/US

While talks appear to have been cordial, the United States has since signalled a hardening of its position towards Mexico, announcing that it will challenge Mexico’s energy…

US and Australia coordinate security approaches

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US/AUSTRALIA

Australia has a bilateral treaty alliance with the United States, but the two countries are also increasingly intertwined in the Indo-Pacific region through 'mini-laterals'…