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Rivals will use tribes to destabilise Syria’s Raqqa

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SYRIA

Some 80% of the city, which was the de facto capital of Islamic State (IS) until its capture by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), was ruined in fighting and…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

Sudan coup attempt may reopen political faultlines

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SUDAN

Military and civilian leaders within the current power-sharing government have since accused each other of creating the conditions that prompted the coup, in an escalating…

Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah manoeuvring endangers Lebanon

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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…

Sudan coup will trigger complex political standoff

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SUDAN

Protest leaders are demanding a full transition to civilian rule. However, military leaders appear determined to retain power, setting the stage for an escalating confrontation.

Sudan’s military will remain united despite tensions

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SUDAN

The speech was intended to draw a line under reported differences between Burhan and RSF commander and Sovereign Council Deputy Chairman Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ‘Himedti’ over calls…

Sudan stand-off will persist beyond Hamdok’s exit

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SUDAN

His departure is ostensibly a blow for Sudan’s military leaders and a symbolic victory for Sudanese calling for the military to leave power. However, the stand-off between the two…

Democratic slippages may fuel African coups

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AFRICA

Although support for democracy remains the norm, and has proven resilient over the last decade, the poor performance of civilian leaders has led to a waning commitment to the…

West African regional bloc risks losing crucial clout

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WEST AFRICA

The coup leaders are adamant that they should be allowed to lead the transition, while ECOWAS insists that they should hand over to an interim civilian government.

French presence will fail to stop Sahel violence

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FRANCE/SAHEL

The event, held in the French town of Pau, highlighted the six leaders’ alarm over jihadist violence in the Sahel, particularly recent large-scale attacks by the Islamic State in…