Khalifa Hifter, who oversees a military dictatorship that rules the eastern half of the divided, oil-rich nation, is dominating the response to the disaster and could use it to further entrench his power.
Tag: International Relations
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Who Was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Canada Says India Was Behind His Killing.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada accused Indian agents of involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. Who was he?
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Biden Aides and Saudis Explore Defense Treaty Modeled After Asian Pacts
Despite U.S. fatigue over Middle East wars, the White House sees a security agreement resembling those with Japan or South Korea as an incentive for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.
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Canada’s Allegation Against India Punctuates Tension Over Separatists
The allegation that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada came after New Delhi had accused Western countries of inaction on secessionist groups.
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Azerbaijan Says Military Operation Underway in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said it had begun “local anti-terrorist operations” against an Armenian enclave, raising fears of a new armed conflict.