Prospects for Afghan peace talks are dwindling

The toll of the insurgency is rising as Afghan forces struggle in the face of a renewed Taliban offensive

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Violence may weaken FARC's position in Colombia talks

While renewed FARC violence will not derail peace talks, it could see the rebels pay dearly at the negotiating table

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Islamic State and al-Qaida's radically different interpretations of Islam determine their divergent military strategies

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Saudi's overtures to Eritrea seek to bolster its Yemen campaign, but threaten to upset relations in the Horn of Africa

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Jihadi propaganda machines have become increasingly professionalised, but rivalries lie beneath the surface

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While small by regional standards, Yemen's oil and gas resources are highly significant for its economy

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Grievances over property ownership dating back to Qadhafi's early redistribution policies underlie many local conflicts

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Rising demand for illicit transiting to Europe is changing the people-smuggling business with far reaching consequences

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After key victories in the north, Jabhat al-Nusra is rising to increasing dominance in Syria's rebel movement

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The rise of militia blocs in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen will affect business practices throughout the Middle East

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