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Eastern DRC security divisions will drive conflict

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The resulting reputational damage will heap additional pressure on the mission, which is grappling with an upsurge in violence in the eastern provinces. Its mandate was extended…

Israel will play up Syria actions but avoid escalation

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ISRAEL

This comes amid a recent rise in Israeli military operations in Syria as part of efforts to prevent Iranian military entrenchment and supply of weapons to sympathetic groups.

Changing Syrian landscape will pose risks for Israel

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ISRAEL/SYRIA

The strikes are likely efforts to prevent Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia militia, from using its involvement in the Syrian conflict to acquire sophisticated weaponry. Israeli fears…

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016.

Conflicting interests mar Burundi's peace prospects

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BURUNDI

This will significantly set back the peace process mediated by Uganda, the East African Community and the African Union (AU), with input from the UN, the United States and other…

Russia will remain committed to Tajikistan's defence

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RUSSIA/TAJIKISTAN

RUSSIA/TAJIKISTAN: Moscow remains committed to Tajiks

Cyprus will soon test Greek-Turkish relations

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GREECE/TURKEY

The potential for crisis in Greek-Turkish relations.

Engaging more Yemen actors may marginally help talks

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YEMEN

This follows a new wave of Huthi attacks on Saudi territory on November 20, and also coincides with an upsurge in fighting on the Marib, Ta'izz and Hodeida fronts. The escalation…

Middle East Kurds may become more risk-averse

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MIDDLE EAST

Prospects for Kurdish nationalism.

Troop build-up raises Colombia-Venezuela conflict risk

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COLOMBIA/VENEZUELA

COLOMBIA/VENEZUELA: Troop build-up raises combat risk