Islamic State on the wane in Russian North Caucasus

Although Chechen fighters feature large in the Syrian conflict, their return is not the prime cause of Caucasus unrest

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Iraq’s Sunnis will vie for post-election relevance

Despite deep divisions, Sunni communities benefit from Baghdad-Erbil disputes and Gulf Arab engagement

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The crown prince has subjugated other royal family branches' security fiefs, businessmen and clerics -- at least for now

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The violent suppression of Catholic protests has put the church in direct confrontation with the government

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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that parties to the American Convention must recognise same-sex marriage

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The president has retreated somewhat on penal code reforms but is standing firm on re-election

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Washington and the Palestinians have cut communications since the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

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Fidesz's power depends on perpetual mobilisation with no space for consolidation; its popularity may slump post-election

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The Catholic Church's position in Chilean society has been weakened amid abuse scandals and changing social attitudes

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The opposition is unlikely to win the election later this year, but it is presenting a more united front

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