Search results for ‘Anthony Tucker-Jones’
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Why Egypt’s future prospects are hanging in the balance
Two years on from the Arab Spring, Egypt is teetering on the bring of chaos. Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones looks at the country’s prospects for peace – or civil war.
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West ignores Nigeria’s terrorists ‘at its peril’
Writing for Channel 4 News, defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones warns that the west ignores the escalation in activities of Nigeria’s Boko Haram at its peril.
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United Nations fiddles while Syria burns
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones argues that Russia’s refusal to recognise the inevitable in Syria is condemning the country to an agonising death.
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Conflict in 2012 – the likely hotspots
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones assesses where conflicts are most likely to erupt over the next 12 months.
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Nigeria’s Christians face a grim new year
As Nigeria’s president declares a state of emergency after a fatal blast in Maiduguri, Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on the Nigerian Taliban’s attempt to spark a sectarian civil war.
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Has Syria reached the point of no return?
As the Arab League struggles to restore order in Syria, defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones reports that the popular rising has now reached a tilting point.
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Violence surges as US troops prepare to leave Iraq
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones looks at the uncertain future facing Iraq and the wider region as US troops prepare to withdraw from the country at the end of this month.
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Washington accelerates pullout from Iraq
Reports that Washington is accelerating its withdrawal from Iraq by three weeks are a mixed blessing, says defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones.
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Kenyan troops prepare for battle in Somalia
Having crossed the Somali border on Sunday to launch operation Protect Kenya, the Kenyan army now faces a tough fight for control of Afmadow, reports defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones.
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Kenya goes to war on al-Shabaab
As Kenya goes to war on al-Shabaab, defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones writes for Channel 4 News on Nairobi’s desperate efforts to contain Somalia’s troublesome militants.
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Syrian army hits Hama hard and fast
Syrian Special Forces and tanks are battling to wrest back control of Hama, reports defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones.
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Pragmatism rules in Libyan stalemate
As the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, offers the prospect of Colonel Gaddafi being allowed to stay in Libya if he steps down as leader, Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on the shifting political sands.
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Massive intelligence failure costs Oslo dear
As Norway mourns the victims of Anders Behring Breivik’s terror attacks, former defence intelligence official Anthony Tucker-Jones looks at the failings which allowed them to happen.
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Gaddafi to go claim ‘wishful thinking’
French claims that Colonel Gaddafi is ready to step down are just internal political posturing says defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones.
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Libya rebels move to within 45 miles of Tripoli
As two offensives place Libyan rebel forces within striking distance of Gaddafi’s Tripoli stronghold, Anthony Tucker-Jones asks if they can maintain their new-found momentum.
