Abkhaz agreement will force Georgian policy shift

Tightening Russian hold over Abkhazia will necessitate revising policy of rapprochement with Moscow

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Huthi advances return Yemen to brink of civil war

Yemen is closer to a major crisis than any time since the near civil war of 2011

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Yesterday's political deal avoids a major new conflict -- but will have lasting repercussions

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The death of al-Shabaab's leader will be only moderately disruptive, given the group's decentralised structure

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Further delays in the electoral calendar will amplify opposition to the administration

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The risk that ebola may become endemic to parts of West Africa is fuelling the commercial race for a vaccine

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Islamic State has threatened to retaliate if Ankara toughens its stance against it

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Without curbing demand, Africa's ivory trade will continue to fuel organised crime and state weakness

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Georgia is no extremist incubator, though its Chechens are over-represented among the Islamic State group's commanders.

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State-sponsored militias can promote security, but create serious risks.

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