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136377
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International efforts have failed to break the longstanding deadlock in Armenian-Turkish relations. Emil Sanamyan look at the role of Azerbaijan, Russia, and the United States, and the potential impact of the imminent centenary of the Armenian genocide.
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136373
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The Islamist attacks in Paris are in early example of hybrid terrorism, in which militants incorporate elements of jihadist training into self-planned attacks. Evan Jendruck and Pepe Egger look at the perpetrators radicalisation and the influence of jihadist groups
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136380
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Russia’s foreign policy is currently under heavy scrutiny, but Moscow is determined to maintain a credible deterrent missile force Sean O’Connor examines the progress of these upgraded and how they are restricted by the new START missile treaty with the US
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136378
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US President are traditionally weaker as they approach the last years of their mandates. Chuck Cushman analyses which global hotspots and foreign policy issues will demand presidential attention in the coming two year, and what role congress might play.
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136376
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Reports of Russian state –sponsored cyber-attacks on western countries have grown since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine and the imposition of sections. Rob Pritchard assesses whether the hacking is officially backed, by nationalists, or simple criminality.
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136374
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The possible connection between the Islamist states and the Paris attacks highlights how the group’s media outlets reach out to its world wide support base. Ezzeldeen, Khalil examines their effectiveness in inciting individuals to carry out terrorist attacks aboard.
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136375
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Robert Mugabe is showing no sign of loosening his grip on power in Zimbabwe, but speculation is mounting about who will succeed the monagenarian president. Julian Fisher examines three scenarios for political life before and after the 2018 presidential elections.
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136382
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The lack of easy access to oil and gas reserves and the influx of more than I million refugees from neighbouring countries have led to severe water and energy shortages in Jordan. Sophie Cohen examines the dwindling options to meet the country’s needs.
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ID:
136379
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Operation onymous has shut down numerous darknet markets, but advanced privacy and decentralized systems pose challenges to combating new illicit trade online. Rodrigo Bijou analyses whether law enforcement effort can keep up with technology.
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136381
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Myanmar has secured multi-billion dollar trade agreements with China despite a delicate relationship. Eric Randolph examines the political and economic impact of this accord, and how it might affect Myanmar’s attempts to diversify trade and investment partners.
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