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Calming the Long War in the Philippine Countryside
But it has fallen short of ending the conflict. A negotiated peace preceded by confidence-building measures is the best way…
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Rethinking Talks with the Taliban
The diplomatic agenda should be more focused, with issues like security cooperation and economic stability insulated from a main track…
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The Israel-Iran Crisis: A Chance to Step Back from the Brink
This outcome affords both sides a face-saving way out of what could otherwise be a ruinous broader confrontation. ICG On…
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Seeking the Best from a Skewed Poll: Hard Choices for Venezuela
While Maduro should face consequences, the U.S. should take a calibrated approach to the reimposition of sanctions. Phil Gunson ICG…
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Iran-Israel “Shadow War” Risks Spinning Out of Control
Iran and Israel are trading threats and counter-threats following the 1 April strike, attributed to Israel, on the Iranian consulate…
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Sudan: A Year of War
With millions facing famine, diplomats should push the two main belligerents much harder to accept a ceasefire – before the…
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Stopping Famine in Gaza
Only a prolonged ceasefire accompanied by a massive aid operation can improve the situation enough to avoid a horrific toll.…
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Chad’s Young New Ruler Tightens His Grip
This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group’s Central Africa Director Enrica Picco to discuss Mahamat Déby’s rule…
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Northern Kosovo: Asserting Sovereignty amid Divided Loyalties
The parties and outside supporters should first work on defusing the short-term risk of violence and then look for ways…
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What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Nnamdi Obasi assesses the import of these events for West Africa’s security architecture and…
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Korean Reunification: Abandoned or Merely Deferred?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that he will no longer support the longstanding goal of eventually reunifying the…
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The Moscow Attack, Afghanistan’s Islamic State Branch and the Ukraine War
This week on Hold Your Fire, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Jerome Drevon, Ibraheem Bahiss and Olga Oliker…
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JAS vs. ISWAP: The War of the Boko Haram Splinters
But they are still a menace to civilians, both in Nigeria and in the other Lake Chad states. ICG The…
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Scam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup
While its influence has limits, it can help quiet border areas, by fighting organised crime and encouraging licit economies. ICG…
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ISIS Strikes Moscow
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Jerome Drevon explores the various implications of this attack. What happened? On the evening…
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Will a New Government Halt Haiti’s Nosedive?
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Diego Da Rin assesses whether a new administration can respond. What has driven the…
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