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Scenarios for China’s future role in Afghanistan
Now that the United States has withdrawn from Afghanistan, China is looking there for opportunities. Above all, it has security concerns, but also sees potential for mining rare earths and expanding its Belt and Road Initiative. To avoid getting bogged down there, it will use its ally, Pakistan, to influence the Taliban.
Palestinian leaders attempt a political comeback
After years of internecine conflict, the Palestinian territories’ main actors have agreed to hold elections in 2021. They hope to signal unity and a pro-democratic agenda to the U.S. and Europe. The current leader of the Palestinian Authority could find himself dethroned by a more popular candidate.
Renewed relations with Iran could come at a cost
In 2018, the Trump administration withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Now it appears the United States is planning to enter a new nuclear deal with Iran. Doing so will require a careful risk assessment, especially for the sake of Middle Eastern countries that could fall prey to ...
Opinion: The Muslim Brotherhood’s stealth expansion in Europe
The Muslim Brotherhood has long been establishing European networks to disseminate the teaching of Islam, and governments have been slow to react. However, recent terror attacks could lead to a harder stance from EU leaders. Islamic organizations and their backers are now waiting to see if Europe will present a ...
Terrorism left unchecked in Southern Africa
With most countries in the region having only recently gained their independence, the Southern Africa Development Community is both ill-prepared and disinclined to intervene in the Cabo Delgado terrorist insurgency. However, the factors that led to the rise of extremism in Mozambique are present throughout the region, and could spark ...
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