Analysis
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Lessons from the Missed Opportunity in Puntland’s Polls
The vote was peaceful, but it followed an indirect model in which most have no voice. ICG The re-elected president…
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Closing Circles: Iran’s Exclusionary 2024 Elections
In parallel, conservatives tightened their hold on the Islamic Republic’s institutions. ICG The two trends together highlight the growing gap…
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How Israel Mastered Information Warfare in Gaza
Pro-Israel misinformation aimed at dismissing and discrediting Palestinian narratives is the fruit of a decade-long effort. Alessandro Accorsi FP The…
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The U.S. Doesn’t Understand Indian Diplomacy
In today’s polarized world, India’s hallmark “tightrope” balancing between rival power blocs and nations does not always sit well with…
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Flare-Ups and Frustration as Kashmir Waits for a Vote
But with New Delhi stalling on promised elections, local frustration continues to fuel unrest. Praveen Donthi ICG Days before retiring…
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Economics Is Irredeemably Sexist
No sensible woman recognizes herself in Homo economicus, who always gets what he likes and likes what he gets. Yanis…
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Armenia Struggles to Cope with Exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh
Yerevan has tried to be generous, but it lacks funds and a long-term plan, leaving the displaced people exposed and…
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Military Rule and Russian Mercenaries in the Sahel
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Jean-Hervé Jezequel, Crisis Group’s Sahel director, to discuss Mali, Niger and…
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Two Wars, Five Losing Nations
The increased brutalization of the Russian and Israeli military forces against the innocent civilian populations of Ukraine and Gaza has…
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Will Legal Challenges Derail Donald Trump’s Bid for Presidency?
In this episode of Ripple Effect, Stephen Pomper and Michael Hanna are joined by Norm Eisen, senior fellow at Brookings and…
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Applying the Law of the Sea to Protect International Shipping
In recent decades, global shipping—carrier of 80 per cent of world trade—has faced numerous threats that challenge the long-established right…
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The Danger of Regional War in the Middle East
Israel’s campaign in Gaza in response to Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attacks still overshadows Middle East politics, with the spectre…
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Nearly all federal politicians have accepted gifts from Qantas, but not all have declared them
But a bizarre Senate rule change means there are more that we don’t know about. Anton Nilsson Crikey Nearly all…
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Behind the Debate over U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
A new assistance package is stuck in Congress. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Sarah Harrison explains what is causing…
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The U.S. Is Playing the Wrong Game in the Competition with China
The Pentagon has defined China as the “pacing threat” driving U.S. military spending and strategy. Christopher A. Preble and William…
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Governments Target Nationals Living Abroad
Killings, Removals, Other Abuses Threaten Rights; Bold Policy Response Needed. Governments across the globe are reaching beyond their borders and…
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