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Explainer 479: Who are the Balochistan Liberation Army and why have they suddenly attracted US attention?
The Balochistan Liberation Army has been reclassified by the US as a “foreign terrorist organization”. But why the sudden interest in a Pakistani bêt…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Is popularity in politics a thing of the past?
Political leaders around the world face waning popularity and seem to be unable to change their fates. Is this the result of less effective leaders o…
8 months ago
Explainer 478: Why does Trump care about Bolsonaro?
Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest after breaking pre-trial rules this week as he faces charges for attempting to stage a coup. But why is …
8 months ago
The catastrophe in Gaza and the prospects of a Palestinian state
International pressure mounts on Israel to end its war in Gaza, which has been dubbed a “catastrophe of epic proportions” by the UN. Plus: we examine…
8 months, 1 week ago
Explainer 478: Why is Islamic State targeting the DRC?
This week, militants attached to Islamic State attacked a church in Komanda, killing at least 43 people. Why is the jihadist group keen to establish …
8 months, 1 week ago
Cameroon’s forgotten crisis: Is reconciliation in the Anglo-Franco schism possible?
Cameroon’s 92 year-old president Paul Biya seeks re-election to extend his 43-year tenure. We investigate the long and often violent conflict in his …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Explainer 477: What is behind the violence in Syria?
Andrew Mueller examines the fatal clashes between Druze and Bedouin Syrians.
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
Explainer 476: Lesotho’s one-man fight for South African land
A Lesotho MP is facing charges after accusing the country’s monarch of signing over land to its neighbour, South Africa. Andrew Mueller explains the …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The future of warfare
From drones to radios, the war in Ukraine has rapidly accelerated technical development. In this fast-evolving landscape, what does the future of war…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dynastic democracies
Recent Filipino elections were, arguably, a political episode of family feud. We examine the creation and durability of political dynasties. Plus: a …
9 months ago