Afghan peace talks face slightly improved prospects

Peace talks are a long way away, but key factors on the ground are changing -- potentially for the better

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Russian strategy plan is both defensive and assertive

The national strategy paper uses tougher language than before, but offers few new ideas

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Countries around the world are enacting tougher restrictions on NGOs, freedom of speech and online expression

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The end of Obama's tenure has reopened debates about US armed drone use as capabilities proliferate

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The incoming government wants to make peace a "priority"

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The January 14 Jakarta attack has highlighted South-east Asia's growing security needs

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Paramilitary organisations will fill the gap when a visible army presence abroad is undesirable

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While violence dominates the media, criminal groups are expanding their influence through extortion and money laundering

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The major global and regional powers have condemned Pyongyang's nuclear test and threatened a tough response

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After defeat in Ramadi, the jihadists face major coalition operations to retake their key cities

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