Nicholas Chkhaidze

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In the Sahel, a convergence of challenges and only a few opportunities

7 June 2020

In this commentary, Noman Ahmed discusses recent developments in the Sahel and why a new European task force may succeed where others have not

Noman Ahmed

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Defence

NATO prepares for second corona wave

7 June 2020

NATO is preparing for a second possible corona wave," said the Secretary General of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview published this morning in the German newspaper WELT AM SONNTAG.

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EC Vice president speaks of the "need to get better in detecting, analysing and exposing disinformation"

5 June 2020

In a wide-ranging speech on countering disinformation amid covid-19, Vera Jourova who is the European Commissioner responsible for Values and Transparency, emphasised this must not be done at the expense of freedom of speech and media.

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South Caucasus

Azerbaijan warns of impending provocation on border with Georgia

4 June 2020

In a highly unusual statement, the State Border Service of Azerbaijan issued a warning about an impending border violation by Georgia citizens.

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Opinion

Hong Kong tests China’s commitment to a rules based international system

3 June 2020

The new Hong Kong security law also threatens the territory's prosperity and character, argues Maximiliaan van Lange in this op-ed.

Maximiliaan van Lange

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The EU is against Russia re-joining the G7

3 June 2020

Earlier the UK and Canada had also said that they did not agree with Donald Trump's suggestion for an expanded G7 to include Russia

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South Caucasus

Azerbaijani MP proposes that parliamentary sessions be televised live

2 June 2020

For decades the Milli Meclis remained stagnated in its practices. After her appointment on 11 March the new chairperson, Sabiha Gafarova has started implementing a number of reforms

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