Increasing Afghan IED threat gives forces cause for concern

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The number of killings in Afghanistan as a result of Improved Explosive Devices (IEDs) is increasing and there is a consensus that insurgents and terrorists carrying out asymmetric attacks in Afghanistan are getting better and becoming more technically competent. A report on the increasing use of impoverished explosive devices and suicide bombs and the reasons behind the rise in their effectiveness is presented.

Afghanistan, Analysis, Usage, Insurgency, Afghanistan Conflict, 2001-, Improvised explosive devices, Bomb threats

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Kingdom come: Saudi Arabia asserts its position as regional actor

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Saudi Arabia is asserting its influence in regional crises by adopting a more interventionist foreign policy. Resurgent Iran and ineffectiveness of US policies could be the reason behind the change in its foreign policy.

United States, General services, Saudi Arabia, Public affairs, International politics, Social aspects, Safety and security measures, Military aspects, United States foreign relations, Iraqi foreign relations, Foreign policy, Troop withdrawal

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