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Belarus strengthens arms arsenal thanks to Russian supplies
3 September 2021
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- Opinion: Armenia Braces for a Turbulent Pre-Election Period
- Israel approves plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip
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Opinion: An alternative view of Georgia’s European identity and past history
3 September 2021
Georgia intends to submit an application for membership of the European Union in 2024. Whilst most Georgians assert the country’s European identity, alternative views are emerging. In this op-ed, GIPA doctoral student Archil Sikharulidze challenges the concept of Georgian “Europeaness”, and those who promote it.
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In Yemen Houthi forces suffer heavy casualties as they try to advance on Marib
3 September 2021
The casualties came on the fifth consecutive day of heavy fighting as the group intensified its attacks on government positions in an attempt to break through defenses and capture the city of Marib. Backed by Arab coalition warplanes, Yemeni army officials said government forces had succeeded in fending off the latest assaults. The Saudi newspaper Arab News said non-stop fighting over the past 24 hours, coupled with more than 41 sorties by coalition jets targeting dozens of enemy reinforcements and equipment, had resulted in major losses for the militant group.
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European Defence Ministers meet to discuss Afghanistan and how to respond to future crisis
2 September 2021
It seems that the crisis in Afghanistan has focused minds in Brussels. On Thursday (2 September) EU defence ministers are meeting to discuss the crisis and how to learn lessons from it. Hovering at the top of the agenda is the EU's own capacity - or more precisely lack of capacity - to act in these and similar situations. But the meeting is "informal" and no decisions are expected until later in the year.
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Iranian foreign minister says relations with neighbours are a priority
1 September 2021
The new Iranian foreign minister, Amir Abdollahian, says he is determined to follow a "balanced, active and smart diplomacy based on principles of dignity, wisdom and prudence" stressing that neighbours and Asia were his government's first priority.
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USAID accuses Tigray rebels of looting its warehouses causing a humanitarian crisis
1 September 2021
Amid increasing violence in the fighting between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), who also have the support of other regional forces, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the suffering due toi difficulties with distributing humanitarian aid.
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Biden: The time of nation-building is over, we must focus on Russia and China
1 September 2021
"We’re engaged in a serious competition with China. We’re dealing with the challenges on multiple fronts with Russia. We’re confronted with cyberattacks, and nuclear proliferation. We have to shore up America’s competitiveness to meet these new challenges in the competition for the 21st century."
