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Launch sight - Iranian rocket capabilities advance

A mock-up of the Simorgh rocket was revealed in Tehran on 3 February 2010. (IRNA)

As well as its escalating nuclear programme, Iran is also stepping up its missile capabilities. Using photographs and satellite imagery analysis, Nick Hansen examines the features of Iran's newest rocket and launch facility, and the North Korean connection in their development.

16 March 2010

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Causing affront – Ethiopian insurgent group strengthens position

Ogaden National Liberation Front fighters in the Ogaden. (Getty)

The Ogaden National Liberation Front is playing an increasingly important role in the Horn of Africa's regional conflicts. Michael Horton explains why the ONLF will continue to be a long-term threat to Ethiopian interests in the Somali Region.

17 March 2010

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Faction fluctuation - The shifting allegiances within Hizbul Islam

Greece braces for hot summer of discontent

Two protesters run from pursuing riot police amid tear gas smoke at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Greece's parliament, in central Athens on 5 March. (Press Association)

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 Joseph Biden waves to onlookers on his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on 8 March. (Press Association)

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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Philippines army kills key ASG rebels

Filipino soldiers carry the body of suspected Abu Sayyaf leader Albader Parad after he and five others were killed in an encounter in the jungles of Jolo in the southern Philippines on 21 February. (PA)

Key Abu Sayyaf Group leader Albader Parad has been killed along with five other militants.

23 February 2010

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Sudan starts peace deal with Darfur rebels

Rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim, centre right, Qatar's Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, centre, and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, centre left, on 23 February. (PA)

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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Pyramid scheme - Egypt's ballistic missile test and launch facility

Most components of the north site Jabal Hamzah have existed for 40 years, but a new rocket component processing facility and a nearby bunkered compound have been built in the mid-2000s. (DigitalGlobe)

Egypt appears to be expanding its ballistic missile development capabilities. Using satellite imagery analysis, Joseph S Bermudez Jr examines recent enhancements to Egypt's primary missile facility and considers possible implications for its missile programme.

09 February 2010

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Niger’s military ousts Tandja in ‘patriotic’ coup

Supporters of Niger’s military coup that ousted President Mamadou Tandja demonstrate in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey on 20 February 2010. (PA)

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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Peace pipe - Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline remains in doubt

A map indicating the route of the proposed gas pipeline through Indian, Pakistani and Iranian territory. (David Playford/IHS Jane's)

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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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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Marriage of convenience - Colombian insurgents agree alliance

The truce agreed between Colombian left-wing insurgent groups the FARC and the ELN will enable both groups to focus on fighting the security forces. Jane's assesses whether the alliance will last and how it could affect security in the country.

02 February 2010

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Held to ransom - Kidnapping trends in Latin America

Yanukovych victory is likely to be challenged

Preliminary results from the 7 February Ukrainian presidential election suggested that Viktor Yanukovych had secured a narrow victory over his rival Yulia Tymoshenko.

08 February 2010

Somalia's Shabab aligns with Al-Qaeda

Somalia's militant Islamist Shabab group announced after a meeting in Baidoa on 1 February that it was officially aligning itself with Al-Qaeda's global aims.

03 February 2010

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Back to the future - Refugees contemplate a return to Iraq

Despite the potential problems facing returning refugees, an influx of displaced Iraqis could eventually promote stability in their country. Erlend Paasche examines the challenges faced by Iraq and Syria as they grapple with the problems caused by the refugee situation.

26 January 2010

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Baghdad bombs question Maliki's election credentials

Fragile web - John Michael McConnell, former US director of national intelligence

Mike McConnell tells JJ Green why he thinks a targeted cyber attack on the US could have a greater impact, both domestically and globally, than the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

28 January 2010

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