Islamic State threat is a priority for Afghan Taliban

The Taliban will have to deal with direct threats from Islamic State and quietly contain other foreign jihadists

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Indian opposition parties will find it tough to unite

Leaders of several parties have held talks about working more cooperatively to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh appears to have become better disposed towards the ruling party

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Ankara is exploring the consequences of a Taliban-run Afghanistan for Turkish foreign policy in Central Asia

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The elections could depend on many young voters of diverse backgrounds who are dissatisfied yet cynical about politics

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The meeting is another sign of Turkey seeking engagement instead of confrontation to reduce its international isolation

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The long-term impacts of the first real participation in government by an Israeli Arab party could be massive

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French President Macron in June announced the winding down of Operation Barkhane by early 2022

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Two and a half years after the last polls, Congolese elites are still at odds over reforming the electoral commission

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The Western-backed prime minister seeks to gather a coalition of support ahead of parliamentary polls in October

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