Mauritanian president to keep firm control for now

A weak opposition is unable to challenge the president, but low commodity prices may threaten his rule in the long term

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Kyrgyzstan security agency will struggle with threat

Kyrgyzstan's security service will be more suited to political policing than counterterrorism

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Fragmentation within rival blocs is helping the dialogue move forward, but will hinder implementation of a unity deal

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Government and opposition each has reasons to keep the peace

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Moscow's intervention in Syria complicates Israel's efforts to prevent advanced weapons transfers to Hezbollah

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President Xi Jinping has just completed his first state visit to the United States

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With migrants likely to continue crossing the Balkans, the Belgrade-Zagreb border dispute may erupt again

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A worsening economy and rising insecurity is threatening the unity of the coalition government

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The defection of a key Ethiopian opposition group underscores the fragility of the Eritrean regime

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The PNM's clear victory gives Rowley a strong mandate, but the challenges he faces could prove insurmountable

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