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Ankara will probably let Moscow get its way on Syria

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TURKEY

Ankara and Moscow are guarantors of the ceasefire in the Syrian civil war that came into effect on December 30. Both the ceasefire and the Russian-Turkish partnership are still…

Mozambique’s FRELIMO will struggle to stem unrest

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MOZAMBIQUE

Home to major liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, the northern province has been beset by a spate of alleged Islamist militant attacks in recent weeks, with at least 40 people…

Myanmar Panglong meeting will be modest success

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MYANMAR

Outlook for Myanmar's Panglong conference, beginning on August 31.

China-Central Asia relations will deepen

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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA

Beijing values Central Asia as an important partner as its global rivalry with the United States escalates on the one hand and Russia’s regional role weakens on the other. Central…

Mozambique-Tanzania border insecurity likely to worsen

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MOZAMBIQUE/TANZANIA

The attacks successfully targeted the Tanzanian armed forces, as well as civilians. The incidents have prompted the announcement of enhanced collaboration on security between the…

Influencing Iraq and Syria will have costs for Turkey

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TURKEY

Turkey's attempts to expand its military role in both Iraq and Syria are entangled with major shifts in its relations with the United States and Russia, and in its overall…

Iran nuclear deal would be game-changer for Azerbaijan

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AZERBAIJAN/IRAN

Following 'Adoption Day' on October 18, the final stage in Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers is 'Implementation Day', when the International Atomic Energy Agency verifies…

Increased Mozambican violence will concern investors

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MOZAMBIQUE

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Kenneth last month, attacks in Cabo Delgado have intensified, moving closer to major liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments.

Sarawak election will boost autonomy demands

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MALAYSIA

Chief Minister Adenan Satem dissolved the state's legislative assembly on April 11, in advance of an election by early May.

Delhi's strategic aims in Myanmar will be frustrated

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INDIA/MYANMAR

This meeting is the latest in a flurry of diplomatic contacts between both countries since Myanmar's government came to office in March. Delhi feels that this new, mostly civilian…