Yemen's stability hinges on Huthis' local authority

The stabilisation of Yemen is crucial to Gulf security and the fight against al-Qaida

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Islamic State's sway in North Africa will be localised

ISG's claim to control territory in North Africa is exaggerated

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The authorities are aware of the jihadist threat but are hampered by state ineffectiveness

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Government may fall into trap of siding with Shias against Sunni militants

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Interethnic tensions and the Syria crisis may bring political instability, as GDP growth fails to hit previous highs

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The kingdom's minority Shia population is at increasing risk of attack as sectarianism rises at home and abroad.

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The new government's use of militias to push back Islamic State will have long-term consequences for state security

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Social pressure for gender reform is rising, but factional politics are stalling Rouhani's liberalising agenda

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Initial results indicate a surprise victory for secularist party Nidaa Tunes

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Rallying opposition to Islamic State and containing Iran are the kingdom's top foreign policy priorities

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