conflict (general)

The Islamist political forces, expelled from Egypt and the Gulf, now have a ‘homeland’ in Syria.

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By leveraging Turkey’s military power, economic influence, and ideological appeal, Erdogan seeks to position Ankara as the lynchpin of a new regional order.

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Kyiv holds its breath as Americans look set to decide the likely outcome of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion at the ballot box.

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By eliminating Hezbollah’s leadership it knew so well, Israel has potentially created a new problem for itself.

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Israeli claims of being threatened on all sides fail to acknowledge that co-existence, recognition of rights and dignity must run both ways.

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As Hezbollah lit up the night sky with rockets, the potential of a wider Middle Eastern war seemed inevitable. But the facts reveal a very different reality.

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While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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India’s army may shrink and Pakistan’s defence spending is decreasing, but the two countries remain at odds. What will the future of their warfare look like?

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After weeks of violence, Bangladesh has purged itself of a leader who was increasingly seen as autocratic. But the nation’s new leaders face massive challenges.

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In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artefacts.

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Sheikh Hasina’s government is faced with the gravest threat to its existence in the face of sustained student agitation.

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