Daily Brief

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Responding to a resurgent Al Shabaab

Al Shabaab continues to threaten to Somalia’s government and its regional partners.

Weekly Briefing: March 14, 2016

Syrian peace talks in Geneva, a corruption scandal in Brazil intensifies and oil producers meet.

The US and India: pivot to the subcontinent?

Does an impending deal on military logistics signal the beginning of a broader strategic relationship?

Weekly Briefing: March 7, 2016

EU and Turkish leaders discuss migrant flows, anti-ISIS operations build in Iraq and Syrian talks loom.

Weekly Briefing: February 29, 2016

Super Tuesday, election results in Iran, Venezuela’s economic crisis and the truce in Syria is tested.

Elections in Iran are likely to be hotly contested
Elections in Iran: putting the brakes on reform

As elections loom, powerful conservative elements move to slow the pace of change.

Europe In 2016

The absence of a common vision among EU member states will continue to undermine the Union.

Iran In 2016

As divisions emerge over improving relations with the West, Tehran will become increasingly polarised.

The Former Soviet Union In 2016

Despite a weakening economy at home, the Kremlin will continue to focus on foreign policy matters.

Middle East & North Africa In 2016

The geopolitical rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran will drive regional developments in 2016.