Welcome to the jungle - Mexican drug cartels move into Colombia
The growing presence of Mexican crime groups in Colombia emphasises the connection between the Colombian and Mexican drug cartels.
12 March 2010
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Greece braces for hot summer of discontent
Greek unions will stage a general strike on 16 March in protest at the government's austerity measures.
09 March 2010
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US peace efforts hit by Israeli construction
US Vice-President Joe Biden's arrival in Israel on 8 March to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process was overshadowed by continued Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.
10 March 2010
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Asian armies try to win friends and influence
The international Cobra Gold military exercises in February were the latest military diplomatic development in East Asia, with new participants reflecting changes in regional alliances.
02 March 2010
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Hunger pains - The challenge of rising food costs
Rioting over food prices erupted in several countries around the world during 2008, presaging further instability for a future in which production is threatened.
24 February 2010
Sudan starts peace deal with Darfur rebels
The Sudanese government and the Darfur rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) signed a framework peace agreement on 23 February, with work continuing on a final deal.
01 March 2010
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Philippines army kills key ASG rebels
Key Abu Sayyaf Group leader Albader Parad has been killed along with five other militants.
23 February 2010
Mind the gap - US intelligence reacts to Detroit bomb plot
After the failed 25 December 2009 plot to bomb an aircraft over Detroit, US President Barack Obama ordered a White House review of the US intelligence community.
18 February 2010
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Niger’s military ousts Tandja in ‘patriotic’ coup
Niger’s military staged what it termed a “patriotic” coup on 18 February, ousting President Mamadou Tandja, suspending the constitution and dissolving all state institutions.
22 February 2010
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Breaching protocol - the threat of cyberespionage
China continues to invest in computer network operations, posing a cyberespionage threat. Tim Stevens investigates China's information warfare capabilities and its global implications.
17 February 2010
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Dispute increases over Falklands oil drilling
On 16 February, Argentina implemented a decree requiring all shipping passing through Argentine ports or waters en route to the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands to obtain government authorisation.
17 February 2010
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Reach for the stars - China develops its military space technology
China's 11 January exoatmospheric anti-missile test is consistent with its air-space doctrine. Richard Fisher explores the space-related implications of a new Chinese air force strategy.
12 February 2010
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Peace pipe - Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline remains in doubt
A proposed plan for a gas pipeline through Iranian, Pakistani and Indian territory has made little progress over the years. Sunjoy Joshi looks at the obstacles that make the prospects for the so-called ‘peace pipeline’ extremely bleak in the medium term.
15 February 2010
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State of the union - India's demand for Telangana
Although the Indian government has decided to establish a separate state of Telangana, it has not yet begun the process. Jane's examines India's concerns over creating a new state.
10 February 2010
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Tax evasion - Dealing with the Shabab's funding
While Somalia's humanitarian situation remains dire, militant groups are controlling international aid distribution in the country for political and financial ends.
11 February 2010
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