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Nigeria: A Legislative Resolution on Jonathan's Role

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Nigerian Vice President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Jan. 8

Nigeria: A Legislative Resolution on Jonathan's Role

February 9, 2010 1642 GMT

Nigeria's National Assembly is now recognizing Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as the acting president of the country. [more]

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The Political Shift in Ukraine

Ukraine's presidential run-off on Feb. 7 brought a narrow victory for former Prime Minister Victor Yanukovich over current Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko. Results showed that Yanukovich -- who lost to Timoshenko and outgoing President Victor Yushchenko in the Orange Revolution of 2004 -- gained deeper support in some provinces, while Timoshenko shed support in others. But the fundamental issues that divide eastern Ukraine from the western half of the country appear to remain unbridged.

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The Political Shift in Ukraine

Ukraine’s presidential run-off on Feb. 7 brought a narrow victory for former Prime Minister Victor Yanukovich over current Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko. The vote tallies, however, suggest that fundamental issues dividing eastern Ukraine from the western half of the country remain unbridged.

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Iran: Expectations for the Revolution's Anniversary

February 9, 2010 2005 GMT

Opposition protests are expected Feb. 11, the anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution, but Iran's security apparatus has had ample time to prepare. [more]

Video Dispatch: Reading Ukraine's Election

February 9, 2010 0054 GMT

A narrow win for Viktor Yanukovich, a former Ukrainian prime minister, marks a win for Russia, but Ukraine itself will remain politically fractured, analyst Marko Papic says. [more]

Mexico Security Memo: Feb. 8, 2010

February 8, 2010 2329 GMT

The Mexico Security Memo tracks and analyzes key incidents over the past week. (With STRATFOR interactive map) [more]

Thailand: Protests and Coup Rumors

February 8, 2010 2328 GMT

Thailand's United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship is trying to sow instability in the country, but the group's abilities are weakening. [more]

Somalia: An Imminent Offensive Against Al Shabaab?

February 8, 2010 2315 GMT

There has been a definite uptick in indicators that the Somali military, in concert with other forces, will soon go after the jihadist group. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

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Iraq: Army Prevents Chair From Entering Council

February 9, 2010 1957 GMT

Iraqi army forces, acting under orders from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's office, prevented the head of the Salah al-Din provincial council from entering the council, Aswat al-Iraq reported Feb. 9, citing the chairwoman of the council’s media committee. The chairwoman added that the council will meet Feb. 10 to reject the army action.

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February 8, 2010 2326 GMT

As the economic situation in Greece worsens, Germany must make a tough decision with Continent-wide implications. [more]

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