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Published in: openSecurityPower dynamics in Afghanistan shift after a series of assassinationsHamid Karzai’s political influence in southern Afghanistan diminishes as his brother Ahmed Wali Karzai and adviser...
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Published in: openSecurityTensions rise between Israel and Hizbollah after Hariri indictiments
All eyes are on the Hizbollah-dominated Lebanese government as the UN indicts senior members over the Hariri...
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Published in: openSecuritySomalia: one country, three systems?
The international community is at a loss when it comes to solving Somalia. The country’s problems have slowly become...
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Published in: openSecurityMilitary success but political failure: the fight against Al-Shabab in Somalia
While cooperation between international forces, the Somali army and allied militias have delivered victories against...
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Published in: HomeInching closer towards moral breakdown
The truth about western humanitarian interventions is a moral truth
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Published in: openSecurityArmenia and Georgia foil latest uranium smuggling plot
Joint anti-nuclear proliferation operation results in multiple arrests in Georgia. One year after Fort Hood...
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Published in: openSecurityFears of increased violence after top Mexican drug lord killed during day-long battle
Feared drug lord ‘Tony the Storm’ killed in battle near the US-Mexico border. Post-election fighting causes...
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Published in: openSecurityUK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia
UK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia. Spike in Haiti cholera...
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Published in: openSecurityFormer Iraqi foreign minister, Tariq Aziz, sentenced to death
Former Iraqi foreign minister, Tariq Aziz, sentenced to death. Ex-‘child soldier’ pleads guilty at Guantanamo. UK...
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Published in: openSecurityArab League may seek direct UN recognition of Palestinian state
Members of the Arab League may seek direct United Nations recognition of a Palestinian state as Netanyahu approved...
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Published in: openSecurityPakistan condemns US drone use in north-west
Pakistan condemns US drone use in north-west as Pak-US relations hit new low. Attack on British Embassy in Yemen...
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Published in: openSecurityAl-Shabab renew offensive in Mogadishu
More attacks in Mogadishu, as Al-Shabab steps up its campaign against African Union troops. Convicted Islamists...
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Published in: openSecuritySouth Africa poised to boost AU troops in Somalia
South African cabinet meet to discuss the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Somalia. North Korea...
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Published in: openSecuritySomalia "in the hands of al-Qaeda"
Fear of contagion leads to calls for increased deployment in Somalia. Turkey threatens to sever diplomatic ties with...
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Published in: openSecurityUS-China summit begins in Beijing
US-China summit begins, Clinton advocates joint action against North Korea. 25 killed in Islamist attacks in...
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Published in: openSecurityAfrican Union warns of bombing campaign in SomaliaAfrican Union warns of bomb attacks in Somalia. Nigerian President Yar’Adua dies. Greek austerity protests turn...
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Published in: openSecurityAmbitious goals set at nuclear summit
Nuclear summit sets lofty goals for member nations. Interim Kyrgyz government asserts its authority. Fighting...
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Published in: openSecurityUS and Russia sign historic nuclear deal
US and Russia sign historic nuclear deal. Sudan elections in doubt as more opposition parties boycott. Kyrgyz...
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Published in: openSecurityNetanyahu meets Obama in midst of Jerusalem settlement row
Netanyahu meets Obama in midst of Jerusalem settlement row. US-Pakistani talks seek better ties. Amnesty...
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Published in: openSecurityEritrea denies involvement in Somalia
Eritrea rejects findings of UN report. Obama denies crisis in relations with Israel. Jonathan dissolves Nigerian...
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