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Turkish zone will push back 'Islamic State' in Syria

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SYRIA

Turkey carried out its first airstrikes inside Syria on July 24, almost a year after the start of the US-led campaign against ISG. However, critics claim that Turkey is simply…

Economic woe presents greatest risk to Thai government

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THAILAND

Problems facing the Thai government.

Turkey seeks veto role in Libya, not domination

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LIBYA

The two discussed security cooperation, including training of Libyan security forces by Turkey. Ankara is stepping up its political and military engagements with the Libyan…

Expansion of Mexico’s CJNG poses regional risks

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MEXICO

Police believe the cargo, worth some USD18.6mn, belonged to Mexico’s New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG), a group that has expanded rapidly in the last decade to become one of…

Niger faces delicate security balancing act

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NIGER

Security challenges in Niger.

Gang violence highlights Venezuela security crisis

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VENEZUELA

The government claims opposition factions linked to Guaido are behind the upsurge of ‘GEDO’ violence (Grupo Estructurado de Delincuencia Organizada, or Structured Organised Crime…

Opportunism and localism drive Africa Islamist groups

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AFRICA

Militants targeted Baga town in Borno state on January 3. Unverified reports suggest that this may have been the group's most deadly attack on civilians to date. From Boko Haram…

Mexico-US drug cooperation struggles will endure

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MEXICO/US

The arrest, prompted by a US extradition request, is a short-term success story for US-Mexico security cooperation but, paradoxically, represents an enduring flaw in long-held…

Nigeria's security chiefs may not ease north-east woes

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NIGERIA

Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…

Malian military unlikely to surrender political role

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MALI

Their arrests followed a cabinet reshuffle which sidelined two ministers, both army officers and allies of Colonel Assimi Goita, who led the August 2020 coup that resulted in the…