Security / Defence
Iraq will pursue anti-IS coalition exit
Baghdad and Washington are publicly communicating differing assessments of Islamic States (IS) capabilities
IraqTense Japan-China relations could dent commerce
Beijing has threatened Tokyo with severe economic reprisals over further chip restrictions
JapanManila-Beijing tensions will keep rising
Each side blames the other for the latest confrontation between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea
PhilippinesPhilippine-Vietnamese cooperation will make China wary
Manila and Hanoi, rival South China Sea claimants to each other and Beijing, continue to deepen their security ties
PhilippinesPalestinian Gaza will receive very limited relief
The UN is quickly moving to prevent the spread of polio after the territory registered its first case in 25 years
PalestiniansTurkey’s security interests may dictate key road link
Turkey hosted a meeting on Baghdad’s Development Road project amid news of Iraqi military’s downing of a Turkish drone
TurkeyCartel blows will worsen violence in Sinaloa, Mexico
The security forces have made numerous arrests recently of Sinaloa Cartel leaders and individuals close to them
MexicoMilitary rapprochement may improve Nigeria-Niger ties
Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement on improving security cooperation
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