Politics

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  Politics

  2023-01-27

  Russia intensifies diplomacy with Mali in soft power push

  Russian diplomatic efforts were accompanied by military aid, including helicopters and attack aircraft, to the military regime. Russian mercenaries are also increasing activity in the county.

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  Politics

  2023-01-23

  Houthis' spending on Soleimani commemoration draws rebuke in impoverished Yemen

  There was a palpable sense of outrage that prevailed in the Yemeni street against the Houthis in response to the group's lavish expenditure on 'a celebration of their master'.

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  Politics

  2023-01-23

  Presence of Russian general Chaiko and his ilk in Syria impedes diplomacy

  The international community will categorically refuse to deal with Russian war criminals or sit with them at any negotiation table, analysts say.

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  Politics

  2023-01-20

  Infamous Russian general turns into asset for Kremlin's adversaries

  The decision to allow accused war criminal Aleksandr Chaiko and others like him to occupy senior positions in the military weakens the Kremlin politically and empowers its adversaries.

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  Politics

  2023-01-11

  Iran-aligned militias undermine Iraq's regional rapprochement efforts

  As Iraq leads mediation efforts between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the Islamic Republic has persisted in undermining these efforts through its support for militias in the region.

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  Politics

  2023-01-06

  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

  2022-12-20

  Iran becomes more deeply embroiled in Russia's war

  Russian forces again use Iran-made Shahed drones to attack Kyiv, as Iran doubles down on its growing military partnership with Russia.

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  Politics

  2022-12-09

  Al-Tanf base in Syria stymies plans of Russia, Iran to control key border area

  Rare co-operation between Russian and Iranian forces in the tri-border area where Syria, Jordan and Iraq converge is evidence of the strategic nature of the zone surrounding al-Tanf.

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  Politics

  2022-12-09

  Raft of new Iran sanctions targets drones, illicit IRGC oil trading network

  In partnership with senior IRGC-QF officials, a network of companies facilitated shipments of vast quantities of Iranian oil to China and Russia.

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  Politics

  2022-12-08

  Soleimani's legacy of havoc still scars region exhausted by conflict

  From Syria to Yemen, assassinations, rocket and drone attacks, sinking economies, displacement and famines are the result of the Quds Force's greed for power and expansionism.