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Briefing: A subdued Wisconsin Supreme Court race tilts Democrats’ way

Strategic angle: The Wisconsin Supreme Court race shows signs of favoring Democrats amid a quieter campaign.

Briefing: Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

Strategic angle: The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare, with religious rhetoric increasingly employed.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: 'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla

Strategic angle: Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Judge blocks Trump's college admissions data push in 17 states

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to collect college admissions data across 17 states.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Trump administration detains relatives of killed Iranian general Soleimani

Strategic angle: The Trump administration has taken action against the family members of the late Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Kenya: Energy executives step down amid fuel manipulation probe

Strategic angle: Five senior figures arrested for allegedly exploiting fuel crisis with inflated prices.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant

Strategic angle: The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Strategic angle: Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting and bombings.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

Strategic angle: The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker drifts alarmingly in the Mediterranean

Strategic angle: The Arctic-Metagaz, a sanctioned vessel carrying liquefied natural gas, has been drifting dangerously since Libyan authorities failed to tow it to safety.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

Strategic angle: ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent return to operations that rely heavily on local law enforcement.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Sea-Watch rescues 44 migrants from abandoned oil rig in Mediterranean

Strategic angle: Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig, marking the second incident of its kind this week and highlighting the dangers of the North Africa crossing.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Impact of Iran war in Pakistan: Fuel prices rise by over 50%

Strategic angle: Shahzaib Wahlah, correspondent in Islamabad Pakistan, has more.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

Strategic angle: A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Young German Men Refusing Military Service

Strategic angle: As the Bundeswehr faces a soldier shortage, more young men are opting out of voluntary military service.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites

Strategic angle: State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month amid rising fuel prices.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge

Strategic angle: Emergency loan programme launched to support small and medium-sized businesses affected by rising fuel costs.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israel expands operations in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, is our guest.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Camorra boss Roberto Mazzarella caught in luxury resort on Amalfi coast

Strategic angle: Mazzarella, head of the clan bearing his name, was on the list of Italy's most dangerous fugitives. Cash and luxury watches were seized in the operation.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran?

Strategic angle: Former senior CIA and head of Interfor Academy assess the potential intelligence failures in U.S. preparation for Iran war. The post How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran? appeared first on Just Security.

editorial-staff Apr 4