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The Tokyo-based Sumiyoshi-kai, Japan's second-largest yakuza group, has become embroiled in turf warfare with its rival, the Yamaguchi-gumi. Jane's examines the history and recent activities of the Sumiyoshi-kai
04 November 2009
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- Japan rises to the challenge of cuts and new threats
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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- The true Ronnie
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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- Hamas at the crossroads
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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- Security agencies fall out in Russia
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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- Family business - La Familia: Mexico's most violent criminals
A case of dual use: Iran's free zones
The old order in Iran meant for the salient features of Iran's Free and Special Economic Zones to provide long-term hope for economic development. However, the new order want them to offer a quick fix to the country's economic woes. Jane's investigates
26 October 2009
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- Iran's nuclear stand-off reaches new heights
Outside intelligence - Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA
JJ Green talks to former director of the CIA, Michael Hayden, about his part in covert programmes to track and kill terrorrists, and his ongoing involvement in helping to assure US national security.
23 October 2009
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- Family business - La Familia: Mexico's most violent criminals
Porfirio Lobo Sosa, Honduran presidential candidate
Uncertainty surrounding Honduras' political future has not stopped candidates from launching their campaigns for a presidential election scheduled for 29 November, with conservative Porfirio Lobo Sosa from the National Party (Partido Nacional: PN) as one of the favourites to secure the post.
22 October 2009
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- Honduras dismisses military chief amid political chaos