Search results

Afghan Taliban draw breath as they decide how to rule

Location:

AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have not yet declared themselves in charge; they are talking about consulting on an "inclusive" government but this is to secure international legitimacy through the…

New 'de facto' states could reshape the Middle East

Location:

MIDDLE EAST

State fragmentation in the Middle East.

Tehran will use internal threats to rally support

Location:

IRAN

Recent clashes between security forces and ethnic minority groups living in border areas have highlighted the potential for increased domestic tensions, in an environment of…

Iraqi Kurdish referendum will go ahead on time

Location:

IRAQ

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…

Demographic shifts may not give US Democrats much help

Location:

UNITED STATES

As Democrats consider the implications of this week’s election results, the idea that demographic change will limit Republican power in the longer term may offer less comfort than…

New Canadian party will launch next week

Location:

CANADA

Canada’s opposition federal Conservative Party splintered on August 23, when Bernier left, citing irreconcilable differences with the party as it has developed under leader Andrew…

New Iraqi offensive may crush Kurdish hopes

Location:

IRAQ

His statement, made in Iran shortly after a visit to Turkey -- two countries strongly opposed to Kurdish secession -- implicitly rejects an offer made yesterday by the Kurdistan…

South Sudan opposition threat may ring hollow

Location:

SOUTH SUDAN

The deadline to form a new government has already been extended once. Another delay now looks like the best-case scenario.

Damascus may indulge Kurdish autonomy hopes

Location:

SYRIA

On the same day, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told his Russian counterpart that although the Kurds were “drunk” on US assistance, Damascus would not allow the violation…

Maritime rights are sore point in Indonesia-China ties

Location:

INDONESIA/CHINA

Jakarta has repeatedly protested Chinese incursions into its EEZ. At the same time, China and Indonesia have burgeoning economic ties.