Nicaragua braces for street violence
On 17 November, students attacked the National Congress with home-made mortars as pro- and anti-government supporters prepared for a confrontation expected to turn violent on 21 November.
19 November 2009
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Powder keg - Unfettered arms flows reflect Sudan's instability
Despite a peace agreement in 2005, weapons flows to both northern and southern Sudan continue to increase. Jane's explains how this could lead to further conflict.
18 November 2009
Colombia anticipates clash with Venezuela
After calling for his country to "prepare for war" with Colombia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez on 13 November claimed that Colombia and the US had a "diabolical" plan to invade Venezuela.
17 November 2009
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- Venezuela formalises national militia
Battle royal - Thailand contemplates life after King Bhumibol
The poor health of King Bhumibol has forced Thais to imagine a future without him, and with the country in a political crisis his succession is of great importance.
13 November 2009
Making waves - Naval power evolves for the 21st century
As the requirements of maritime military involvement develop, defence planners are having to consider non-state threats ranging from terrorism to piracy, as well as national security objectives.
17 November 2009
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- Secret Sanya - China's new nuclear naval base revealed
Tighter bonds - China strengthens ties with Iran
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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- Capital punishment - Japan's yakuza vie for control of Tokyo
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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- Collision course - Yemen's converging crises
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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- Ploughshare politics - The future of Hizbullah's militia
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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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
