Protracted Tripoli assault may harm Libya’s economy

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

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China’s naval presence in Indian Ocean will grow

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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The parties have agreed to delay establishing a transitional government, with progress in the peace deal largely stalled

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As the army continues to expand its influence, the politically weakened security services remain vital to state control

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North Korea is developing new missile capabilities as denuclearisation talks with Washington stall

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Tel Aviv is hosting this year’s Eurovision song contest, which it hopes to use to improve the country’s reputation

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Efforts continue to save a shaky peace agreement, but its inherent pitfalls and ongoing violence threaten the process

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