Ruling-family stability will prevail in isolated Qatar

The Saudi-led boycott has exposed previously hidden factionalism within the ruling Al Thani family

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Israel and Iran will play a zero-sum game in Syria

Burgeoning tensions and gradual escalation have culminated in a large-scale air assault

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Although a return to full-scale hostilities is unlikely, few advances are being made towards a diplomatic solution

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The two historical adversaries are building stronger ties in the light of defence and energy needs

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As the EU works towards further defence cooperation, the United Kingdom fears being left out

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Islamabad sees Delhi as a malignant force in Afghanistan, but India is focused more on trade than meddling

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New curbs apply to Russia's main arms exporter and anyone doing business with it, but past sanctions had limited effect

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Africa is a source of business opportunities and political support, but Russia cannot offset competition from rivals

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Low profitability and high costs are set to reduce the number of banks over the coming years

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With the US Syrian position looking unsustainable, a fervent Islamo-nationalism will prevail in Turkey as elections near

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