IS security threat will dominate East Asia Summit

The East Asia Summit will seek economic progress while grappling with maritime disputes and terrorist security threats

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Egypt counter-insurgency risks stoking Sinai violence

Violence in the Sinai is escalating, with implications for security in the mainland and Gaza's reconstruction.

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Libya's security and political environment shows no sign of improvement

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The latest spat between Somalia's federal executive could derail the state building process for several months

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Syrian rebels can provide effective 'boots on the ground' for the US-led coalition

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Last week's attacks could increase support for airstrikes against the Islamic State

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Rallying opposition to Islamic State and containing Iran are the kingdom's top foreign policy priorities

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Ankara's policy on Syria and its Kurdish minority may lead to serious internal conflicts

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Europeans drawn to fight in Syria and Iraq present the largest current terrorist threat to Europe

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Yemen is closer to a major crisis than any time since the near civil war of 2011

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