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After Iran revealed a covert nuclear facility, the threat of UN-imposed sanctions is looming. Christian Le Mière examines the impact on China and its hesitation to get tough on Iran
12 November 2009
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Yemen's Houthi rebellion has a regional dimension
Speculation surrounds Iran's possible involvement in the Houthi rebellion in Yemen following the death of a Saudi Arabian border guard in the country.
10 November 2009
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Diplomacy rules – Turkey and Armenia sign historic protocols
Thawing relations between Ankara and Yerevan have brought the prospect of the two countries establishing diplomatic relations for the first time. Emil Sanamyan looks at how this would establish an environment conducive to resolving the long-standing genocide dispute.
11 November 2009
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- Turkish military seeks Armenia detente
Arms ship capture increases fear of Hizbullah
Israeli special forces' seizure of the Francop vessel and its cargo of weapons on 4 November has confirmed the potential for a renewed outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hizbullah.
09 November 2009
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Better than cure
Sir Norman Bettison explains why the Prevent strand of the Government's counter-terrorism strategy is so important
05 November 2009
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Secret report details Hamas' election options
A Palestinian intelligence report seen exclusively by Jane's analyses Hamas' options after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called presidential and legislative elections on 23 October for January 2010.
03 November 2009
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US brokers a compromise in Honduras crisis
An accord was announced on 29 October that may herald the end of Honduras' political crisis, with deposed President Manuel Zelaya to be reinstated before 29 November presidential elections.
30 October 2009
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- Honduras dismisses military chief amid political chaos
Route of the problem - Trafficking and addiction threaten Russia
The flow of drugs across Russia's borders is increasing dramatically, in part to feed a growing domestic habit but above all reflecting the country's growing role as a global narcotics trafficking hub.
28 October 2009
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US piles the pressure on La Familia business
On 21 October, US law enforcement agencies launched a major operation targeting US-based members of La Familia, one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels.
26 October 2009
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