Counterterrorism efforts in West Africa to fall short

US, French and multilateral assistance aims to mitigate deeper insecurity in the Sahel

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Sanctions could prompt Hezbollah backlash in Lebanon

New US sanctions will damage the Shia militant group financially and politically if enforced fully

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Fully fledged regional open skies are a way off, but investor opportunities beckon

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Violence has spread into central Mali, threatening to derail stabilisation

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Regional threats may be rising, but Abu Dhabi faces few political and security challenges at home

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NATO leaders sought to underline collective resolve after the destabilising Brexit vote of June 23

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External influences have played a major role in the Libyan conflict

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The jihadist group's efforts to ignite a wide-scale insurgency in the kingdom are yet to succeed

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Tourism will get a Russian boost, but an airport attack signals tough times ahead

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Reports of relations between Islamic State group and Hamas are true, but exaggerated

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