Tash Glazer considers whether newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro will be able to deliver on major reforms proposed during his campaign, and what could await him if he fails.
As rampant inflation diminishes the purchasing power of Turkish citizens, Tamsin Hunt considers how President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s economic policies are driving popular resentment that could result in widespread unrest.
As the tensions in the South China Sea steadily increase, Asees Bajaj explores the maritime security environment around the disputed waters and the potential for accidental conflict.
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, Tamsin Hunt considers how Israeli nationals vacationing in Turkey have become kidnapping targets in a larger political game.
Virtual kidnappings have increased in North America over the last two quarters. As technology advances, new opportunities arise for criminals to authenticate their scams. In addition, information gleaned from public social media profiles presents an opportune source of details about potential victims, writes Tash Glazer.
Recent high-profile deaths of journalists have brought to light the dangers members of the profession face when doing their jobs. Markus Korhonen looks more closely at the global security environment for media workers.
As the anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan approaches, it is increasingly clear that the promises of freedoms under a reformed organisation have unravelled. Amid renewed international condemnation of the extremist group, Gabrielle Reid explores the current security landscape in Afghanistan.
As the security crisis in the Sahel has escalated, so has the threat of kidnapping for ransom. With numerous threat actors active within the region, Richard Gardiner explores the drivers of this increase in abductions and discusses the threat to foreign nationals.
Amid Russia’s ongoing military offensive in Ukraine, security incidents in Transnistria – the Russia-backed breakaway region located between Moldova and Ukraine – have made headlines. Such developments are unlikely to impact the Ukrainian conflict, but remain a source of concern for Moldova, writes Richard Gardiner.
Pro-Russian protests and rising anti-Russian sentiment in European cities will force leaders to balance public anger at Russia’s invasion with the need to protect civil liberties and prevent politically and ethnically motivated violence. Erin Drake explores the challenges facing European governments that could escalate societal tensions and drive unrest…
Erin Drake considers whether, facing a legacy of presidential ousting and political instability, President Pedro Castillo can avoid impeachment long enough to calm investor nerves and steer Peru away from growing unrest.
Russia’s close ally Kazakhstan’s neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine is strictly driven by its national interests, but any deterioration in relations with Russia could have implications for Kazakhstan’s political stability in the longer term, writes Saif Islam.