Cutbacks increase risk of elite infighting in Qatar

Emir Tamim is seeking to consolidate his rule and rein in spending as fiscal pressures begin to bite

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Russian interest groups vie to control army spy agency

Lack of a timely appointment points to disagreement about the future of the powerful GRU service

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The national strategy paper uses tougher language than before, but offers few new ideas

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Paramilitary organisations will fill the gap when a visible army presence abroad is undesirable

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The major global and regional powers have condemned Pyongyang's nuclear test and threatened a tough response

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The government will tap reserves to cover the growing deficit while maintaining social spending

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The Russian military build-up in Armenia is a potential threat for Turkey

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Moscow's role as political patron and economic benefactor is diminishing

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Riyadh's increased foreign activism has come at a cost of greater risk to domestic politics and security

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Increasing levels of foreign investment are required, but investors need convincing

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