Search results

Iraq's war against Islamic State will extend into 2017

Location:

IRAQ

The province's capital, Ramadi, fell to ISG on May 17 after the group launched a knock-out blow against embattled Iraqi Security Force (ISF) units. These units had been fighting…

Iran will avoid direct conflict but has other options

Location:

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…

Russia risks mission creep as Syrian rebels dig in

Location:

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…

Separatist threat is rising in Pakistan

Location:

PAKISTAN

Balochistan province's separatist insurgency.

Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2016

Location:

PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2016.

Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah manoeuvring endangers Lebanon

Location:

PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL/LEBANON

The killing of Hamas leaders abroad follows existing Israeli policy. However, the greater significance stems from the challenge presented to the wider Iranian ‘Axis of…

Huthi missile attacks on Abu Dhabi face constraints

Location:

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

This came as Emirati-backed forces continued their advance towards Yemen’s Marib city. On January 17 and 24, the Huthis launched major long-range missile and drone attacks on the…

Allies will seek reassurance from next US president

Location:

UNITED STATES

Trump's statements on foreign policy have vexed the leaders of countries allied with the United States, particularly NATO members and in East Asia. Both Clinton and Trump have…