Growing ‘mercenary’ use will sustain Mideast conflicts

Both international and regional actors are increasingly paying others to fight in Middle Eastern wars and civil wars

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Corruption findings will strain Nigerien government

Confirmation of malfeasance in military procurement comes as the army faces mounting casualties

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As COVID-19 cases grow in Burkina Faso, fears are growing for the wider region

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Ceasefire calls come amid fears of a devastating COVID-19 impact, and expectations of a Saudi exit rise

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The country’s prime minister looks the favourite to win October’s scheduled presidential election

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An upcoming security showdown with pro-Iranian factions coincides with rising political and economic crises

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Delhi-Washington relations are strong but not free of tensions

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An attack against the prime minister has added to the multiple pressures the transition faces

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Slovenian politics is polarising, as nationalist conservatives and neo-socialists threaten liberal parties' monopoly

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Peace talks are making progress but huge challenges remain, in both the talks and what comes after

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