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The armed forces are key to stability, in the face of rising domestic and regional tensions

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Prestige will make Russia's arms industry untouchable

Combat in Syria has shown Russian arms at their best, strengthening monopoly weapons manufacturers

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Turkish demands to influence the future shape of Iraq and Syria will trump other considerations

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The new Philippine administration is putting renewed foreign policy focus on China and Russia

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A new government in Bangui must navigate a complex security situation to move beyond a protracted crisis

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Mexico's illicit drugs trade could trigger a cartel arms race

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India's government seeks deeper ties with Myanmar, but will struggle to displace China

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In an increasingly uncertain international security environment, Germany prepares to assume a larger military role

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A controversial decision to procure new fighter jets underpins Denmark's future relationship with the United States

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Cairo is lobbying Moscow to resume flights with the aim of reviving its tourism sector and foreign currency supplies

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