US military alone cannot end Somalia militant threat

US military engagement in Somalia is deepening, but addressing the militant threat requires a broader approach

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US Jerusalem move could risk South-east Asia security

The US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is having worldwide fallout

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After unprecedented post-2000 growth, terrorism, civil unrest, regional conflict and a failed coup have hit tourism

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With its large Palestinian population, Jordan is vulnerable to new tensions from increasingly pro-Israeli US policy

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Sufi shrines and followers have been frequently targeted by radical Islamist groups

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While Russia and the Syrian government plan a constitutional dialogue, Kurds are already pushing ahead with elections

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A draft 2018 budget reduces the share of the Kurdistan region, where salary delays are already causing riots

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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor faces threats from militants and separatists

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Increasing government repression is emboldening once-fringe separatist groups

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Arabic press coverage after the defeat of Islamic State reflects governments’ contrasting political concerns

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