Politics

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  Politics

  2023-06-26

  Wagner mutiny reveals fragility of Putin regime, blunder of Ukraine invasion

  The image of Vladimir Putin as all powerful is forever shattered as law and order breaks down inside Russia, while public support for Wagner sends signals that his regime might be teetering.

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  Politics

  2023-01-16

  Top Iranian officials hedge bets with Venezuela beach homes, report alleges

  Four high-ranking Iranian officials have asked the Venezuelan government to host them and their families if the Islamic Republic falls, prompting a flurry of speculation.

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  Politics

  2022-09-27

  Afghan militants linked to Iran join attempt to control southern Syria

  The Fatemiyoun Division, an Afghan-comprised militia, has surged into Daraa province in Syria as part of an Iranian campaign to seek a stronger foothold. Many assassinations have followed.

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  2022-07-13

  Fatemiyoun Division tilts Syria's demographic map

  The Afghan militia has begun to implement an IRGC plan to force local residents out of certain areas and replace them with the families of militiamen.

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  Politics

  2022-03-03

  Classified report says China knew of Russia's invasion plan

  The Chinese regime reportedly learned in advance of the Russian plan to invade Ukraine but cared only about not having it happen during the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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  Politics

  2022-03-02

  Biden slams 'dictator' Putin, warns of global battle between democracy, autocracy

  'We are ready. We are united,' Biden said of democracies that were rising to the moment. The US president added the West was going to seize the 'ill-begotten gains' of Putin's 'corrupt' oligarchs.

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  2022-01-17

  Iran's push for war, instability abroad deepen domestic discontent

  The regime's insistence on upholding the legacy of slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani comes at the expense of the Iranian people, who are getting more and more impatient.

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  2021-11-26

  IRGC's Quds Force stalls under Qaani's lacklustre leadership

  As Esmail Qaani approaches his second anniversary as IRGC-QF commander, he has failed to distinguish himself or fill his predecessor's shoes.

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  Politics

  2021-10-04

  Government offices under Taliban rule remain closed or woefully unprepared

  Nearly two months have passed since the Taliban took over the government, but most offices remain closed and the staff at those that are open are inexperienced and unprofessional.

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  2021-09-22

  Qatar offers vital mediation, support to Afghan people

  Gulf states are providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people after the airlift, with Qatar also stepping in as a diplomatic mediator.