Afghan talks will inch forward with impatient Taliban

In a complex three-way negotiation, the Taliban are trying to maximise concessions made by Kabul and Washington

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Congo army reform will inflame institutional rivalry

Divisive coalition politics provide the backdrop to a major army reshuffle

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Concerned by an increasingly powerful China, Australia is shifting its defence priorities

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With much of Colombia reeling from conflict and now disease, the government’s response offers little room for hope

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Amid ruling party divisions, opposition coalitions appear the best bet for electoral triumph

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In recent months, the Pakistani authorities have developed closer links with Islamic State and al-Qaida

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The ‘silent claimant’ in the South China Sea dispute has issued its first unilateral statement on the matter

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As a general election draws closer, the government, military and ethnic insurgents are set to resume negotiations

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North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear weapons; more nuclear and missile tests are likely

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Greek-Turkish tensions have eased in the last few days with Germany likely to intensify its mediation after the holidays

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