Mauritania’s new president will try to manage tensions

Mauritania's first democratic transition signals significant continuity, but also important changes at the margins

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Islamic State declares 'provinces' for PR purposes

Islamic State is announcing new 'provinces', but not all will live up to the name

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An alleged regional coup attempt underscores the dangers posed by rising nationalist violence across the country

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Trump is making full use of his office’s powers, like some presidents before him

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The domestic struggle for political power continues to play out six months after contested elections

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Cairo will soon start unveiling new infrastructure plans as part of a six-year project to develop the road network

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Although fears have been raised of threats by Iranian proxies to US forces in Iraq, they have so far exercised restraint

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Though it faces a largely domestic crisis, the ruling military council is making good use of foreign relations

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Islamabad faces obstacles as it strives for economic recovery

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Russia is enhancing its naval capacity along Ukraine's coastline

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