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Briefing: The deadly cheetah trafficking between Somaliland and the Gulf

Strategic angle: Somaliland has become a hub for trafficking cheetahs, sought after by wealthy collectors in the Arabian Peninsula.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three'

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran might conclude in a matter of weeks, emphasizing the role of other nations in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Strategic angle: Lewis was a prominent figure in Canadian politics and a champion for human rights.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Israeli army says 'struck senior Hezbollah commander' in Beirut

Strategic angle: The Israeli Defense Forces reported multiple strikes targeting senior Hezbollah members in Beirut.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the 'God Squad.' But other federal agencies have been citing the 'energy emergency' to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: French Archives of Spaniards Who Fled Franco's Dictatorship Now Available Online

Strategic angle: Over 180,000 records accessible to preserve the memory of Spanish refugees.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

Strategic angle: The new directive aims to establish a comprehensive voter registry amid ongoing legal challenges.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: US judge blocks Trump order that barred funding for NPR, PBS

Strategic angle: A federal judge has intervened to protect funding for public media entities, reversing a controversial directive.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'In their conflict with Iran, the US and Israel are pursuing divergent war aims'

Strategic angle: Geopolitical expert Frédéric Encel discusses the differing motivations of the US and Israel in their approach to Iran.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census

Strategic angle: The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash

Strategic angle: The golf champion was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car in Florida.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Trump tactics leave federal prosecutors’ offices rudderless

Strategic angle: Federal prosecutors struggle with the implications of Trump's strategies.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Kidnapping of US journalist in Iraq linked to Iranian militants

Strategic angle: The abduction raises concerns about the influence of Iranian groups in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: France and Japan need a reciprocal access agreement to strengthen their military cooperation

Strategic angle: In light of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Japan, Paris and Tokyo must enhance their military collaboration amidst growing threats.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds

Strategic angle: The deaths of two Indonesian nationals highlight ongoing dangers faced by UN peacekeepers in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory

Strategic angle: Lebanon reacts to Israeli strikes and occupation plans amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 U.S. elections

Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Haiti gang attacks kill at least 70 people over the weekend, says UN

Strategic angle: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, head of the UN office in Haiti, announced the 'brutal' and 'coordinated' attacks on Tuesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: EU faces 'largest oil supply disruption in history', energy expert says

Strategic angle: Francesco Sassi warns of unprecedented oil supply challenges due to the Iran war.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Strategic angle: The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

Editorial Staff Mar 31