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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Eastern Ukraine faces more months of no war or peace

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

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With less than a month until Colombia goes to the polls, the hard-right candidate has the lead and the momentum to win

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The National League for Democracy faces a challenge to assuage concerns among ethnic minority groups

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Kurds’ mounting independence aspirations capitalising on the fight against Islamic State have been checked

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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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The air strikes on chemical facilities are symbolic politics, with all key actors playing to domestic audiences

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After reports of a chemical attack, Damascus faces increased international pressure

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Women’s ‘empowerment’ programmes have focused on aid that is small-scale and perpetuates stereotypical gender roles

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Ousting a powerful governor has taken so long that the president's authority has slipped

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