Trump could shift US thinking on nuclear weapons

Citing international dangers, Trump has called for Washington to boost its nuclear arsenal and reverse past reductions

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Hezbollah could be Lebanon's dominant political force

An expanded, multi-party government is trying to agree core aims

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Kurdish-led forces have advanced against Raqqa, causing consternation in Ankara

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The Mosul offensive is proceeding at a slow pace, with significant military, humanitarian and political implications

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Islamic State's shrinking geography could drive wider changes in the salafi-jihadist landscape

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Malnutrition is rising in the country, and there is a threat to Red Sea shipping

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Violence will continue among multiple actors, further damaging state institutions

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Gulf states are seeking further cuts in public spending and a way out of the war in Yemen

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Aleppo is set for a prolonged siege, but President Bashar al-Assad has the advantage near the capital

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Croat media and officials have kept up their indignation over war crimes arrests despite Bosnian attempts at reassurance

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