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Iran's provocations are intended to deflect attention from internal woes
Tehran is starting to feel the pinch of US sanctions but the US and Europe are divided over a course of action
Iran's announced withdrawal from the nuclear deal is yet another form of political blackmail
Tehran threatened to opt out of the 2015 deal to drive a wedge between the US and its historic allies
The end of Iran oil sanctions waivers is a tough but necessary move
Washington's decision may be unpopular, but it is clear that its single-minded approach against Tehran is working
Macron's approach to Libya undermines his vision of European co-operation
By acting in the interest of France alone, the nation's president has embarked upon a collision course with close neighbours and allies
Hezbollah's desperate crowdfunding reflects Trump's tough stance on Iran
Stringent sanctions in November and the recent IRGC designation have left Tehran unable to fulfil its financial commitments in the region
Faced with new and complex threats, Nato can ill afford to indulge in internal squabbling
As the alliance turns 70, staying relevant will require investment in modern defence capabilities
The international community must play its part in holding ISIS to account
Kurdish forces have called for an international tribunal to prosecute members of the militant group. If that is not possible, alternative approaches must be found
Protests in Algeria do not indicate a rerun of the Arab uprisings
It is nonetheless vital that, when planning for Bouteflika's succession, the country's ruling elite does not opt for more of the same
As Assad pivots to Iran, Russia might be suffering a degree of buyer's remorse in Syria
The reported involvement of Russian mercenaries in Libya suggests Vladimir Putin's priorities have changed
In lecturing Arab states, Europeans ignore their own responsibility for terrorism and mass migration
Rather than helping to forge a common approach, the Sharm El Sheikh conference highlighted serious divisions
In the wake of the Pulwama attacks, Imran Khan's leadership faces its toughest test yet
As tensions between India and Pakistan intensify, questions hang over the prime minister's ability to face the challenges that lie ahead
Shamima Begum sums up the dilemma facing security forces after the defeat of ISIS
The battle is not yet won; while the terrorist group might have lost its land, its supporters still pose a threat
Forty years on, the Iranian people are victims of another corrupt and repressive regime
The tragedy of modern-day Iran is that while many desire change, it is thwarted by chronic misrule
The dangers of America’s rush to withdraw from Afghanistan
America's longest war can only end with assurances that Afghanistan will not descend into chaos when it leaves
The dream of a new Zimbabwe has died in Mnangagwa's hands
After failing to deliver economic reform, the Zanu-PF enforcer has resorted to the extreme violence that characterised the Mugabe years
