Islamic State courts like-minded Afghan jihadists

Islamic State militants have survived concerted attacks and are recruiting allies among jihadists opposed to peace talks

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Attack moves Sudan protests into dangerous new phase

Sudan's military rulers have violently dispersed Khartoum's sit-in protest, ending the dialogue with protest leaders

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The country remains locked in a paralysing political impasse with poor prospects for stability and recovery

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China’s economic activities in the Pacific Islands have boomed, but Beijing has diplomatic and security goals too

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A series of recent scandals look set to undermine faith in the government, the judiciary, the army and the peace process

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The ongoing military assault on Tripoli is raising questions about the performance and prospects of the economy

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China’s interests in the Indian Ocean region are growing, creating pressure for a greater military presence

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Persistent insecurity poses a complex challenge for a resource-constrained government

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A recent summit of the Astana partnership ended without result, while there has been an uptick in fighting in Idlib

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Beijing is starting to test the waters of US influence in the Pacific

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