analysis • Page 5 of 5

Apr- 2018 -

23 April

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The rule of khaki: How Egypt’s military dominates the economy

The term Neo-Mamluk is often used to describe the outsized role of the military in the Egyptian economy. Following Sisi's rise to power, the military has expanded its reach.

19 April

Asia Pacific

Shoes of victims of an Afghan Air Force airstrike at a religious school in a Taliban-controlled part of Dasht-e-Archi, Kunduz province

Shadi Khan Saif

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Deadly airstrike on school is latest blow to Afghanistan peace prospects

Afghanistan saw yet another deadly government air raid claim multiple civilian lives, but is now witnessing a landmark civic movement in a bid to keep the hope of peace alive amid escalating violence.

17 April

Middle East

Jaysh al-Islam leader Issam Buedany at an IDP camp in Jarablus

Fergus Kelly

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Jaysh al-Islam reportedly agrees to leave Dumayr for Jarablus in northern Syria

Syrian state media reported that opposition group Jaysh al-Islam agreed to leave another town east of Damascus, just days after evacuating their main bastion in Eastern Ghouta.

12 April

Africa

Canadian Air Force CH-146 Griffon helicopter

Fergus KellyAnna Varfolomeeva

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Facing Mali equipment shortfalls, the UN asks Canada to deploy helicopters in June

The United Nations is in talks with Canada for early deployment of six helicopters to its Minusma peacekeeping force in Mali, and its representative pointed to other equipment shortfalls

4 April

Commentary

Joanne Stocker

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Trump decides to keep US troops in Syria for now, signaling Pentagon win

President Donald Trump has decided to keep US troops in Syria, the White House announced, an apparent win for military commanders who warned against drawing down the American presence while pockets of ISIS fighters still remain in the country

Feb- 2018 -

28 February

Middle East

Wladimir Van Wilgenburg

Turkey is using refugees to justify attacks on Efrin, Syrian Kurds say

Syrian Kurdish officials, including those opposed to the PYD, say Turkey is using refugees to justify its attacks on the enclave of Afrin and wants to use Operation Olive Branch to change the demographics of the region

17 February

Commentary

Russian private military contractors Syria

Opinion Editor

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An experimental playground: The footprint of Russian private military companies in Syria

The footprint of Russian private military contractors in Syria is significant and has demonstrated the capacity of the Kremlin to apply military pressure abroad without officially deploying regular troops

11 February

Middle East

Aftermath of Turkish bombing in Jandaris, Afrin

Wladimir Van Wilgenburg

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Syrian Kurds say Russia gave Turkey the green light to bomb Efrin after Coalition strikes in Deir Ezzor

Syrian Kurds suspect that the US response to an apparent attempt by Syrian government forces to take an oil field from the SDF played a role in Russia giving Turkey the green light to resume airstrikes on the Kurdish enclave of Afrin

Jan- 2018 -

25 January

Commentary