Power problems will haunt Armenian government

The government has quelled protests against higher power prices -- but only in the short term

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Russian economic stagnation heightens instability risk

Kremlin may be forced to strive for new foreign policy 'victory' to bolster Putin as economy heads for sluggish growth

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Built into a powerful force under King Abdallah, questions now hang over its future

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A defence revamp may increase US coastal capacities, but risk escalating conflicts

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A worsening Afghanistan security situation and IMU fighters' northward movement will worry Dushanbe

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With Japanese support, Malaysia will increasingly push back against China over maritime disputes

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The Huthi conflict has diverted the Yemeni and Saudi governments away from their campaign against al-Qaida

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Russian and Chinese military relations are growing through increasingly sophisticated military drills and arms sales

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Approval of SpaceX for spy satellites will crack open the launch industry and could militarise space

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Growing bilateral defence ties are to Tokyo and Manila's benefit, and Beijing's concern

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