Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1815
Thousands protest adoption ban;
Another fatal attack in Dagestan
Thousands protest adoption ban;
Another fatal attack in Dagestan
Until recently, most Americans had never heard of the west African country of Mali. They may have heard of the Malian city of Timbuktu, but even then only as a byword used to describe the middle of nowhere. However, an Islamist insurgency has thrust Mali into the forefront of the national security debate, and highlighted the continuing complexities of the struggle against violent extremism.
India's Army chief warns of retaliation after Kashmir violence;
Burma steps up offensive against Kachin rebels;
Indian, Chinese officials hold annual defense dialogue
Provinces scramble to implement Xi’
s “
eight rules”
DPRK trying to lure Chinese investment
Iran intimidates reporters;
A fresh estimate for Iran's nuclearization;
Iran feeds Africa's wars