Snapshots Sep 24, 2020 | 19:59 GMTSep 24, 2020
The country’s deteriorating social and economic conditions are driving support to Islamist parties, raising the risk of a government crackdown that fans the flames of radicalism.
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Assessments Aug 25, 2020 | 18:58 GMTAug 25, 2020
The French oil major's new security pact with the African country will likely only contain militant activity near its natural gas project, leaving the rest of northern Mozambique still vulnerable to attacks.
Snapshots Aug 20, 2020 | 20:50 GMTAug 20, 2020
The potential election of a new U.S. administration in November could see Washington take a more confrontational stance against al-Assad’s regime and its Russian and Iranian backers.
Snapshots Aug 20, 2020 | 16:42 GMTAug 20, 2020
By complicating French-led military operations, the overthrow of Mali's president risks creating more space jihadist activity in the country and the wider Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa.
Assessments Aug 14, 2020 | 10:00 GMTAug 14, 2020
Recent militant activity in northern Mozambique suggests a possible evolution of capabilities that could eventually grow to threaten LNG operations in Cabo Delgado.
By Sim Tack
Assessments Aug 13, 2020 | 10:00 GMTAug 13, 2020
Recent political upheaval in Mali and the Ivory Coast threatens to compound intensifying instability in the Sahel and could spill over into other West African countries.
Assessments Jun 30, 2020 | 10:00 GMTJun 30, 2020
As donor countries grapple with their own crises, reductions in multilateral aid are impacting the COVID-19 fight in conflict zones such as Yemen.
Snapshots Jun 26, 2020 | 20:08 GMTJun 26, 2020
The new Iraqi government’s move to release militia members just hours after arresting them indicates its desire to keep Iranian proxies in check without triggering a larger war.
Assessments Jun 4, 2020 | 10:00 GMTJun 4, 2020
Ongoing unrest in southwestern Tajikistan highlights the challenges the government faces in ensuring the nearby withdrawal of U.S. troops doesn't spur violence within its own borders.
By Sim Tack
On Security May 19, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 19, 2020
With its regional and Western adversaries distracted, a spike in attacks shows the global jihadist group is well-positioned to return with a vengeance in its core territory.
