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      A burnt double decker bus in North Belfast, Northern Ireland, Nov 8. The bus was hijacked and set on fire in a loyalist area by four men. AP
      A trade war in the heart of Europe?

      It remains to be seen how the British government will go to protect trade with Northern Ireland

      CommentNovember 11, 2021
      A Taliban guard outside a military hospital in Kabul, a day after a deadly attack by ISIS militants. EPA
      The Taliban are powerless to stop ISIS terrorism in Afghanistan

      The reality of governing has put the Taliban in a difficult position, one that could see the rapid rise of enemy terrorist groups in the country

      CommentNovember 04, 2021
      Steam from the coal-fired power station Neurath near the Garzweiler open-cast coal mine in Luetzerath, Germany, October 25. AP
      For some countries, Cop26 is not looking promising

      The challenges are real. Boris Johnson, host of the summit, said so himself

      CommentOctober 28, 2021
      The UK's failure to deradicalise is costing lives

      Recent fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess is another sign that the Prevent scheme has serious flaws

      CommentOctober 21, 2021
      Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan AFP
      AQ Khan was a national hero in Pakistan despite western suspicion

      Nuclear arms pioneer amassed vast wealth but showed much largesse in his homeland

      CommentOctober 11, 2021
      The north of England has been neglected by previous governments, Boris Johnson claims. Reuters
      How close is Boris Johnson to realising his post-Brexit vision?

      With most Brits vaccinated, the Prime Minister may finally turn his attention to the economy

      CommentOctober 07, 2021
      A Rivercat ferry passes by the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class submarine HMAS Waller as it leaves Sydney Harbour on May 4, 2020. Reuters
      The bitter aftertaste of the Aukus deal

      Macron has revived talk of creating a European defence force to rival the existing Nato alliance

      CommentSeptember 30, 2021
      Boris Johnson and Joe Biden have seen ups and downs in their relationship as world leaders. AFP
      Are US-UK relations finally back on track?

      The 'special relationship' has suffered a great deal this summer

      CommentSeptember 23, 2021
      UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, centre, and US President Joe Biden attend a joint press conference as they agree to the creation of a trilateral security partnership, known as Aukus.
      Resolving Aukus tensions is now key to the future of Nato

      French anger at Aukus pact could hasten establishment of new EU defence force

      CommentSeptember 20, 2021
      A Guard of Honour stands for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London, on September 16, 2021. Getty
      What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London means to the UK

      The UAE's deepening relationship with Britain offers numerous economic opportunities

      CommentSeptember 16, 2021
      A total of 457 British troops died in the Afghanistan conflict. AFP
      The UK-US 'special relationship' is at breaking point

      After twenty years of co-operation in Afghanistan, British politicians and soldiers are furious at America's government

      CommentSeptember 09, 2021
      A Taliban fighter walks past a beauty salon with images of women defaced using a spray paint, in Kabul on August 18. AFP
      The UK's not happy with Biden's handling of the Afghan issue

      Mr Biden’s failure to consult fully with his allies has caused a rift

      CommentAugust 19, 2021
      Taliban fighters are seen inside the city of Farah, capital of Farah province southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 11, 2021. AP
      Clearly, the Taliban never intended to negotiate

      The militant group's desire to take the country by force is now more evident than ever

      CommentAugust 12, 2021
      The Taliban have been on a charm offensive to gain credibility around the world. AP Photo
      Are the Taliban overstating their surge in Afghanistan?

      The group may be using the tools of media and diplomacy to exaggerate its battlefield successes

      CommentAugust 06, 2021
      US President Joe Biden, right, had a fruitful meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in the White House on Monday. AP Photo
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      In Iraq, Biden doesn't want to repeat Obama's mistakes

      The president is determined not to withdraw American presence in a hurry, lest ISIS regroups

      CommentJuly 29, 2021
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