South-east Asian piracy threat is receding

West Africa has overtaken South-east Asia to become the most piracy-prone area in the world

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Brexit will pose risks to UK defence

As the EU works towards further defence cooperation, the United Kingdom fears being left out

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Domestic tensions have flared in the context of a major diplomatic dispute between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates

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A vacuum of power in areas disputed between Baghdad and Erbil is offering opportunities to Islamic State

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A summit with the US president and diplomatic initiatives with China divert attention from political scandal in Tokyo

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Regional cooperation through ASEAN against militancy is a long-term aspiration

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Moves by Taipei, Beijing and Washington all point to greater tension over Taiwan's status and future

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The air strikes on chemical facilities are symbolic politics, with all key actors playing to domestic audiences

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Cuba is about to get a new president but the Castro legacy will continue

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has said he will not stand for re-election in November

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