France and Mali apply dual strategy to Sahel jihadists

To tackle rising violence, France and Mali have a strategy of talking to one set of jihadists and fighting another

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Idlib will weaken but not break Turkish-Russian ties

Erdogan has locked himself into a no-win situation in Syria.

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A Moscow-backed advance against the final rebel stronghold has ignited tensions with Ankara

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Moscow's involvement in Libya has obvious parallels with Syria but there are important differences

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Tehran has deep, long-standing ties with various Afghan groups, but cannot expect much support from any

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As the civil war draws to a close, questions have arisen over the fate of Tehran’s foreign militias

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The Shia political-military movement faces new internal and external challenges

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The Israeli and Russian leaders have much in common, allowing them to deal with areas of difference

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Turkey's open intervention in Libya has provoked Egypt

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Saudi officials are engaging in talks with the Huthis, while positive steps have been taken in the south

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