Ankara will probably let Moscow get its way on Syria

Turkey and Russia are poised to create a new order in Syria, in which Russia will be the senior partner

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New elections in Thailand are unlikely before mid-2018

Thailand has been under military rule since 2014 but democracy will not return until the junta has implemented reforms

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The military and the left have seen their influence increase; frictions with the opposition may rise still further

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The Minsk government complains about Russia's behaviour but has nowhere else to go for economic support

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Recent terror attacks are undermining the government’s popularity amid stalling reform agenda

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The incoming Trump administration will face a complex security and geostrategic panorama in Afghanistan

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The nexus, perplexity and timing of many bilateral and multilateral issues complicates Greek decision-making on Turkey

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Citing international dangers, Trump has called for Washington to boost its nuclear arsenal and reverse past reductions

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Turkish-US relations may see a brief ‘Trump bump’, particularly if Gulen is extradited

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The latest formulation of foreign policy insists Moscow wants to be part of global systems despite being threatened

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