Iraq’s Tal Afar offensive may spark infighting

The latest phase of the campaign against Islamic State in northern Iraq raises competing territorial claims

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Egyptian president will keep an eye on Al Azhar

Wary that radical discourse fuels extremism, the Egyptian president seeks to moderate religious messaging

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The political map of India is changing, but the governing party’s expansion relies on exploiting divisions

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Al-Qaida is aiming to expand operations in West Africa by devolving more power to local branches

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The Kremlin probably cannot resist eliminating Tatarstan's anomalous position despite risks and limited gains

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Erbil’s planned secession vote is driven by domestic politics but partiallly constrained by foreign relations

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Tackling land-based disputes in Myanmar will need progress across many policy areas

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Erdogan’s reshaping of the military could threaten its professionalism, state of readiness and effectiveness

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After the election of a Dalit president on July 20, polls in the prime minister's home state will test Dalit allegiances

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Although violence in Jerusalem has subsided, both Israeli and Palestinian leaders face political fallout

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