Capital punishment - Japan's yakuza vie for control of Tokyo
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
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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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
Top target - Militant deaths hit extremism in Indonesia
Although the Indonesian authorities achieved a major coup by eliminating Southeast Asia's most wanted militant, Noordin Top, the country remains a fertile recruiting ground for Islamists.
21 October 2009
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- Southeast Asia's tri-border black spot
Harbouring ambitions - China invests in Indian Ocean ports
Indian authorities and international academics suspect Beijing is stringing together a series of 'pearls' – port developments in the Indian Ocean for future military use. Jane's investigates this Chinese activity
20 October 2009
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- Stemming the flow – The Mekong and regional stability
Pakistan launches operations in Waziristan
The Pakistani army has launched an offensive against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
19 October 2009
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Total gridlock - Cyber threat to critical infrastructure
Utility companies are particularly vulnerable to malicious internet-based attacks and hackers could exploit flaws in technological control systems to cause widespread disruption to national electricity infrastructure.
13 October 2009
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- Safety net - Cybercriminals adapt to new security measures
Pakistani militants storm army headquarters
Pakistani soldiers and commandoes rescued 39 hostages who were being held by militants within the Pakistani Army General Headquarters (GHQ) complex in Rawalpindi
12 October 2009
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- Enemy of the state - Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and militancy in Pakistan
Bangladesh clamps down on JMB militants
On 5 October, five Jamaat ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were convicted in Kishoreganj district and face 14 years' imprisonment
08 October 2009
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- Nationwide bombings in Bangladesh
Family business - La Familia: Mexico's most violent criminals
Born from the remains of the Gulf Cartel and the Zetas, La Familia has grown into Mexico's most violent criminal organisation. Jane's charts the group's development and expansion and the consequences this could have for regional security
07 October 2009
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- Prison break - Mexican gang moves operations outside US jails
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