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African states struggle to exit resource trade trap

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AFRICA

The shale revolution has dented the United States' need for African oil, but China's demand remains strong

Washington will sustain military focus on Africa

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AFRICA

Despite signalling a pending shift, the Pentagon’s plans in Africa reflect continuity more than change

African Union Peace Fund will face uphill battle

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AFRICA

The organisation has launched an ambitious peace initiative

Qatar’s ‘independent’ foreign policy will be costly

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QATAR

The crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has radically upset Doha’s foreign relations

Climate change poses many threats to the Middle East

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MIDDLE EAST

Areas around the Gulf are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, spiking heat, freshwater shortages and flooding

Pandemic deepens impact of global technological gaps

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INT

Although internet use is rising, serious access gaps persist across regions, gender and ethnic groups

Saudi Arabia will seek Gulf leadership against Iran

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SAUDI ARABIA

The ambitious young deputy crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is radically shifting the country’s foreign policy stance

Commodity price slump boosts India's energy security

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AP

India's energy demand is rising in the context of a buyer's market

Incoherent policy dents South Africa’s global reach

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SOUTH AFRICA

ANC factional politics overshadow a muddled diplomatic approach

African displacement will grow as instability persists

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AFRICA

Sub-Saharan Africa was home to the largest number of conflict-related IDPs globally in 2016