After more than three decades of existence, the Group of Eight (G8) is struggling to defend its relevance amid criticism of its limited membership and lack of a compliance mechanism.

India not only faces evolving threats from Kashmiri militants, but also an increasingly violent Maoist insurgency.

Iran is a predominantly Shiite Muslim state but contains sizeable ethnic and religious minorities that influence Iran’s foreign and regional policy.

A profile of three IRA splinter groups that remain active in Northern Ireland.