While details are unclear, China has increased investment in North Korea, especially the Rason Special Economic Zone.

With Russia's political clan system in shambles, no strong Kremlin figure is managing Chechnya.

Attacks by the Knights Templar and other incidents may be signs of increasing violence in Guanajuato state.

The Senegalese capital erupted into violent demonstrations Feb. 17-19.

Iran's most recent drills are defensively oriented and consistent with efforts to reduce tensions with Washington.

The Caucasus Emirate militant group is still active in Russia's Caucasus republics of Dagestan and Chechnya.

Somali pirates are readying their ships in anticipation of the end of the monsoon season.

In need of international support to overthrow the regime, Syria's opposition groups have been unable to unite.

Economic and political considerations have forced Russia to rethink its modernization and privatization programs.

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