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Somali security strategy ignores old lessons

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SOMALIA

When his latest term started, the president hinted that he might consider negotiations with al-Shabaab, and he still says he remains open to this. However, following a major…

Somali economic reforms will extend beyond debt relief

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SOMALIA

The programme's successful completion demonstrates the government's ability to deliver on reforms despite a difficult environment and clears the way for debt relief under the…

ATMIS withdrawal may weaken Somalia’s security

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SOMALIA

ATMIS is to leave Somalia by end-2024, with the first 2,000 troops set to withdraw this month. However, this plan has already been beset by delays, and there are serious questions…

Lebanese government will likely limp toward reform

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LEBANON

The cabinet held its first meeting on February 2, ending 254 days of political deadlock that threatened to bring down the economy.

Lebanon’s IMF appeal will face political pushback

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LEBANON

LEBANON: IMF appeal will face political pushback

New premier will fail to please the Lebanese or donors

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Premier will fail to please people or donors

The Gulf states will be pragmatic toward Syria

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GULF STATES

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani recently visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar to seek financial and political support for the fledgling…

Lebanon's president prioritises recovery and reforms

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LEBANON

Hezbollah had sought the re-appointment of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati; its MP Mohammed Raad immediately reacted claiming the group's opponents sought its exclusion…

Rising Lebanese chaos may hinder elites and protesters

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LEBANON

COVID-19 cases have spiked in the wake of the devastating August 4 explosion that destroyed parts of Beirut, causing mass casualties and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister…

Lebanon’s possible new government would still struggle

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LEBANON

This comes as the worsening economic crisis today caused Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh to end fuel subsidies, abolishing a preferential exchange rate for imports. The EU is…