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Russia issue will complicate Indonesia’s G20 plans

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INDONESIA

The G20, under Indonesia’s presidency this year, is divided on whether Russia should be expelled from the group over its invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia said…

Reformed Myanmar military would have regional focus

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MYANMAR

Myanmar military reform scenarios.

Washington spreads hosting duties for democracy summit

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INT

On March 29 the entire group will meet virtually, to be followed by in-person meetings in the five co-hosting countries. Discussions will centre on multilateral initiatives to…

China will stymie India’s UN Security Council agenda

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INDIA

The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China are the body’s five permanent members. India wants to join that group.

Afghanistan's Badakhshan threatens Tajikistan security

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TAJIKISTAN

These are the latest violent incidents in a worsening security situation in Afghanistan. Recent months have seen fighting extend more widely. On June 30, suicide attackers…

Guinea’s presidential polls will be next battleground

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GUINEA

The twin votes were marred by an opposition boycott, allegations of electoral fraud and apparent state-backed violence. With a COVID-19-related state of emergency now in…

Russia will resist US pressure in Libya

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LIBYA

Discussions with the east-based Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Khalifa Haftar, specifically focused on foreign fighters and the US decision to designate the Russian…

Mideast countries will still value BRICS membership

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MIDDLE EAST

This is the first time since 2010 that new members have been invited to join the group, signalling growing confidence among ‘middle powers’ and their intent to establish…

Damascus will balance between Moscow and Tehran

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SYRIA

He had kept a low profile in late January, prompting rumours of illness, or even a coup plot. The president’s absence from the limelight came at a sensitive time. Following talks…

Russia's Syria intervention will empower jihadists

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SYRIA

Russia is primarily attacking the Syrian opposition, forcing rebel groups to rely more heavily on Syrian al-Qaida-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra (JN) for military support. Meanwhile…