Comment: Paying off coastal militias will not fundamentally change the dynamics that drive the smuggling business in Libya and beyond, writes Tim Eaton.
Comment: If Trump decides to heavily diminish, or end the support the US provides to Syria's armed rebels, the UK will face some difficult decisions, writes Tim Eaton.
Comment: With the clock ticking on the Obama administration, a major breakthrough is increasingly unlikely as key actors in the conflict look to stall the process, writes Tim Eaton.
Comment: In seeking to consolidate power into an executive presidency, Erdogan recognises there are limited numbers of fronts on which he can fight, writes Tim Eaton.
Comment: Political and economic turmoil point to a protracted displacement crisis that will get worse before it gets better. Greater resources will be needed to avoid this, writes Tim Eaton.
