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Daphné BENOIT
October 25, 2022, 3:05 pm
Moscow’s claim Ukraine planning to use ‘dirty bomb’ is just a diversion, experts say
Analyst says Russia’s allegation ‘just noise’ for now; most believe there’s little chance false flag attack could really be used as a pretext for nuke detonation
By
Daphné BENOIT
October 10, 2022, 9:53 pm
Russia lashes out after Crimea humiliation, but Putin’s options limited
Analysts say Monday’s missile barrage against Ukraine is a sign of Moscow’s rage over bridge bombing, but also of its impotence
By
Adam PLOWRIGHT
and
Daphné BENOIT
March 25, 2022, 5:52 am
What are ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons, and would Putin use them?
As the conflict drags on, fears are raised that Russia could become frustrated and resort to smaller nuclear weapons in a bid to force Ukraine to surrender
By
Adam PLOWRIGHT
,
Daphné BENOIT
and
Didier Lauras
February 24, 2022, 4:12 pm
Ukrainian forces vastly outnumbered and outgunned by Russia despite West’s help
Ukraine’s standing army of 145,000 only amounts to around the number of Russian troops amassed around its borders; analysts say Ukrainian air defenses ‘woefully deficient’
By
Stuart Williams
,
Daphné BENOIT
and
Valerie LEROUX
May 4, 2021, 4:59 am
Egypt to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets from France in multi-billion dollar deal
Cairo is one of France’s main customers for arms, with President Macron unwilling to link weapons sales to Egypt’s poor human rights record
By
Daphné BENOIT
November 21, 2017, 12:54 am
France on a mission to restore lost Middle East clout
Emmanuel Macron aims to fill vacuum left by US, seeking to resolve Lebanon crisis, Iran missile development
By
Daphné BENOIT
November 17, 2016, 9:58 am
Trump looms large over French presidential race
Far right party leader Le Pen sees hope in US results, but other candidates also try to make hay, calling for change, rejecting group-thinking and dismissing comparisons to Clinton
By
Daphné BENOIT
and
Clare BYRNE
November 7, 2016, 1:01 pm
Islamic State is losing ground but still a threat
While the West’s military campaign reduced the threat of complex operations, experts warn of ‘lone-wolf’ attacks
By
Daphné BENOIT
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