Iraqi Kurds are on course for economic independence

Irbil is driving forward with independent oil exports despite new tensions on its border with Turkey

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Colombia's peace process is 'too big to fail'

Recent setbacks have seen renewed efforts by all parties to get talks back on track, and may actually hasten an accord

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The latest political crisis threatens to turn into a serious security issue challenging the whole Dayton settlement

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Afghanistan's civil war and lack of progress on peace talks pose a major security risk for Turkmenistan

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Rising local discontent over coal mining will constrain power projects, industrial development and investors

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Afghanistan has made a tentative step towards peace but the hurdles are mounting

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Rivalries between Iran's hardliners and the Rouhani camp will shape Tehran's attempt to improve ties with neighbours

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Dagestan's anti-terror strategy may become unsustainable as federal budget subsidies are about to reach their limit

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China's new state security law gives the authorities wide latitude to intervene in business and social affairs

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Boko Haram's displacement in Nigeria has helped to drive attacks in neighbouring states

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