Russian direct Afghan intervention is unlikely for now

Moscow has the capacity, but not (yet) the will, to intervene militarily in Afghanistan

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International airspace safety moves hard despite MH17

Following through the airspace safety implications of the MH17 downing would impinge on national prerogatives

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A political crisis between the KDP and Gorran threatens to bring down the Kurds' regional government

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The Chinese and US presidents may both visit Vietnam before year-end

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After seven months of conflict the Saudi-led campaign to dislodge Huthi rebels is in stalemate

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The prominence of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria overshadows its successful expansionary strategy elsewhere

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A new and more radical Palestinian generation is challenging both Israel's security and the Palestinian leadership

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Election result promises end of Harper-era policy on climate and Canada's role abroad

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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are eager to sell electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan but security is a worry

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Moscow's Syria action risks making Russia a larger terrorist target

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