Taliban soldiers form core of Afghan new model army

The Taliban are repurposing the old army to create a disciplined structure that employs their men

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Intra-jihadist rivalry fuels violence in Lake Chad

The security situation in Lake Chad is worsening in spite of the death of prominent jihadist leaders.

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The coup leaders are trying to consolidate power through partnerships with peripheral groups

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In the wake of a successful government counteroffensive, there is little talk of peace

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is trying to revive the pandemic-hit economy and face down pro-democracy protesters

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Virtual talks between the US and Russian leaders opened the way to diplomacy without definitively ending fears of war

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Climate change and foreign policy are among the main divisive issues facing Germany’s new government

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Libya's first ever presidential election looks set to be delayed, but the main political players have fallback positions

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New classes of weapon with destabilising characteristics highlight the inadequacy of the arms control framework

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Moscow is pushing to strengthen its ties with the region

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