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ID:
136858
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In the shadow of one of Europe’s most sustained terrorist problems, Greece is entering a new era of radical left-wing politics. George Kassimeris explore the threat facing the country’s counter-terrorism agencies from the next generation of militant anarchists.
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ID:
136894
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After nearly 10 years of continuous decline, deforestation in the Amazon region has risen considerably since 2013, Carlos Caicedo examines the reasons for this increase, the security risk, and the efforts made by the Brazilian government to contain the problem.
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ID:
136891
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Hizbullah’s operations across Syrian battlefronts continued in early 2015, playing a major role in supporting the governments. Nicholas Blanford examines the group’s involvement in Syria and how its combat experience could be relevant in a future conflict with Israel.
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ID:
136857
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Jabhat-al-Nusra is successfully undermining the creation of a moderate Sunni ground force in Syria, which is critical for defeating the Islamic States. Columb Strack analyses data showing how the group has made gains towards establishing its own caliphate.
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ID:
136890
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Amid the economic crisis in Russia, the likelihood of President Vladimir Putin replacing his prime minister is increasing, Alisa Lockwood and Anna Arutunyan look at Putin’s need to protect his own position, and who could be chosen to replace Dmitry Medvedev.
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ID:
136862
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Intelligence sharing and cooperation between Arab countries are key to tackling the Islamic State threat in the region. Mohammed Najib assesses relations between regional security agencies and the role of intelligence operations in undermining the group.
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ID:
136861
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Global navigation satellite systems are vulnerable to attack from states, insurgents, and criminals usig disruption devices to jam signals or fool them with false transmissions. Milosz Reterski assesses the growing risk to air traffic, defence system and shipping.
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ID:
136893
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China continues to support North Korea financially, but Pyongyang’s nuclear programmes and a series of cross-border incidents have led Beijing to be more vocal in its criticisms of its secretive neighbour. Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein investigates this changing approach.
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ID:
136892
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Record drug seizures in Ecuador suggest the country remains a key drug-trafficking hub, despite government efforts to interdict the increasing movement of drugs. Arthur Dhont analyses the country’s role as a key point in the transportation chain from Latin America.
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ID:
136859
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With pledges of support from Islamist groups in Southeast Asia, the Islamic State is expanding its network of Jihadists keen to build a caliphate. Animesh Roul examines divisions and cooperation among the militants, and security implications for the regions.
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ID:
136856
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The ongoing development of North Korea’s missile capability has the potential to bring into question the US’s commitment to its regional allies. In a detailed survey of satellite imagery over North Korea, Allison Puccioni assesses the current state of the threat.
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ID:
136860
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Houthi militias have dissolved Yemen’s parliament after taking the capital Sanaa and forcing the resignation of the president and previous government. Meda Al Rowas examines three possible scenarios for the immediate future of the Houthi government.
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