Security / Defence
Russia will seek to shape Iran’s Middle East actions
President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan on Friday
RussiaEthiopia’s Tigray tensions may come to the boil
The two duelling factions in Tigray are now openly contesting the regional government
EthiopiaNorth Korea will ramp up threats
Pyongyang has made further nuclear threats as it was set to redraw maritime boundaries
North KoreaChina’s patience may wear thin over Pakistan militancy
Two Chinese nationals were killed in an attack in Karachi claimed by ethnic Baloch insurgents
PakistanChina’s naval capabilities will expand
The Chinese navy recently deployed all three of its aircraft carriers simultaneously for the first time
ChinaSecurity dominates focus of new European Commission
The new Commission’s priorities revolve around the theme of security, with climate change declining in salience
EURussia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily
Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states
YemenMali's junta may fail to change its war strategy
Jihadists launched a major raid on Bamako, inflicting serious military losses
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