Security threats will plague the Nigerian military

The military has made gains against Boko Haram, but a humanitarian crisis poses significant regional risks

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Global Magnitsky Act will extend US sanctions reach

Congress has passed sweeping global human rights and anti-corruption legislation expanding the scope of sanctions

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The government appears to be following a failed security policy for want of any better ideas

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The Mosul offensive is proceeding at a slow pace, with significant military, humanitarian and political implications

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The Philippines chairs ASEAN next year and may calm South China Sea disputes

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With Bolivia facing its worst drought in 25 years, water shortages look set to become a regular, long-term problem

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Making peace was never going to be painless but the circumstances of the current deal are far from ideal

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Opposition candidate Adama Barrow wins surprise presidential election as incumbent Yahya Jammeh concedes defeat

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Turkey will stick with NATO despite frictions because of self-interest

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The authorities see the internet as just another space to be watched closely and governed

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