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Serbia’s president has resigned – but intends to remain in control
Aleksandar Vučić resigned as Serbia’s president on September 27, announcing that he intends to head his party’s list in upcoming parliamentary elections instead.
SyndicatedEric Gordy, Professor of Political and Cultural Sociology, UCL1 Oct 20264 min read
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America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
The last of the US-led coalition forces are leaving Iraq. It’s a significant bonus for Iran. The withdrawal date, September 30, was also the date by which Baghdad had pledged to bring numerous powerful Iran-backed militias under state contr…
SyndicatedBamo Nouri, Honorary Research Fellow, Department of International Politics, City St George's, University of London29 Sept 20265 min read
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Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated in 2026, with the attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. Renewed attacks by Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels in Yemen dialled up hostilities even further.
SyndicatedMatthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth28 Sept 20264 min read
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Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation
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SyndicatedJo Adetunji, Executive Editor – Partnerships, The Conversation28 Sept 20263 min read

Serbia’s president has resigned – but intends to remain in control

America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran

Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump

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