US plan for Afghanistan based on uncertain assumptions

An all-new negotiating plan envisages the Afghan president leaving, but he has no plans to comply

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Nigeria's security chiefs may not ease north-east woes

Boko Haram’s factions have inflicted embarrassing setbacks on the military, whose leadership was recently shaken up

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The Myanmar military is looking for support from Beijing as domestic and international pushback to the coup rises

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The northern region of Kidal has attracted the attention of the transitional government in Bamako

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As politicians squabble and peace talks stall, progressive voices are being silenced one after another

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The death of a noted jihadist leader is being held up as the definitive end to Chechen insurgency

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President Ghani faces a new attempt to oust him, but he is fighting back despite a top US diplomat's moves against him

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A contested election has triggered an armed rebellion and a legal challenge by the opposition

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Russia and Turkey pursue different aims in Syria, Libya and the South Caucasus but manage to avoid direct confrontation

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The pandemic came at a bad time everywhere but in Afghanistan it coincided with political tension, war and donor fatigue

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