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Published in: HomeObama’s failing middle east policyAvni Dogru summarises the middle east's falling in and out of love with US President Barack Obama. Without a rapid...
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Published in: openSecurityThe Iranian regime thrives on the spectre of military confrontation
The increasingly militarised confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran only strengthens the...
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Published in: openSecurityUS declares an end to combat operations in Iraq
President Obama declares an end to combat operations in Iraq. Israeli settlers to resume settlement building in...
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Published in: openSecurityNetanyahu coalition partner calls for Abbas to "dissappear"
Netanyahu distances himself from Yosef remarks before Israeli-Palestinian talks are set to begin in Washington....
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Published in: HomeBoils next time
A fire rages through a block. Rebuilding is never done. It gets wearying. First published Feb 4th 2006
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Published in: openSecurityUN mission fails to protect civilians in the DRC
The UN mission in the DRC is failing to protect civilians, as it emerges that 200 women were raped in a systematic...
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Published in: openSecurityWhy attacking Iran is still completely nuts
The nuclear dispute will not be resolved by negotiation, but that doesn't make an attack on Iran any less absurd.
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Published in: HomeNo more Hippie food!
"Do not place cadavers or feces on the sidewalk for curbside collection." Or try and set up a soup kitchen serving...
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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: openSecurityTaliban propose joint committee to investigate civilian deaths
The Taliban propose a joint committee to investigate civilian deaths in Afghanistan. Pakistan has announced a...
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Published in: HomeAmerica’s emotional-political moment
The result of the mid-term elections in the United States will reflect less the political calculations of many...
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Published in: openSecurityUN criticises slow aid for Pakistan
UN calls for more aid to Pakistan flood victims, as giving remains highly politicised. Blast leaves seven dead in...
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Published in: openSecurityFlood-ravaged Pakistan faces economic, political and security fall-out
Flood-ravaged Pakistan faces economic, political and security fall-out. Deadly attacks rock Iraqi capital, Baghdad....
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Published in: HomeUnemployed entrepreneurs: Ciudad Juarez and the War on Drugs
Ciudad Juarez is one of the world’s fastest growing cities. It is also one of the most violent.
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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: HomeThe truth about public trust in governmentTrust in government is often thought to be in terminal crisis, but the truth is somewhat more complicated, argues...
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Published in: openSecurityKigali grenade attack injures seven days after Kagame re-elected
Grenade attack rocks Kigali just two days after Kagame re-elected as president, while opposition groups urge...
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Published in: openSecurityCan the flotilla inquiry save the Israeli-Turkish alliance?
An inquiry into Israel's raid on the Mamara is unlikely to heal the fractures of the Turkish-Israeli relationship. A...
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Published in: HomeThe playthings of humanityFulfilment does not come from self-government in Toy Story 3. Can Pixar ever let the Toys go free? See Related...
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Published in: openSecurityChina rising: what would Mackinder do?
Will China follow the course Mackinder plotted in relation to Tsarist Russia, turning inward once maritime expansion...
