Sporadic violent confrontations and incidents of intimidation threaten to tarnish the country's recent record of peaceful democratic engagement and stability, writes Thorne Godinho.
Eritrean and Ethiopian aggression has significantly escalated since the 12 June 2016 border clash in efforts to hide numerous domestic issues in both countries; however, the two states are unlikely to risk an all-out war, writes S-RM's East Africa team
The peace deal looks set to be signed in 2016, but FARC internal dissidence threatens to undermine demobilisation plans, writes Lloyd Belton.
Recent dialogue between long-term rivals, Somaliland and Khaatumo, has the potential to change the local political environment in the contested region. This is likely to increase the potential for reconciliation in the region, writes S-RM's East Africa team
The outcome of the 2016 US presidential elections next week will define the West's relationship with Russia for years to come. Many observers have speculated that Hillary Clinton's hardline stance on Russia could worsen relations with the Kremlin, while the election of Trump – who has publicly praised President Putin – would lead to rapprochement. However,…
It is premature to assume that the bromance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will result in sustained, positive relations between the US and Russia, writes Saif Islam.
The brutal assault and rape of a black youth worker in the Parisian suburbs lays bare the poor relations between French police and local communities, relations that are both a manifestation and driver of broader socio-economic and political cleavages in France, writes Carilee Osborne.
As the threats facing international aid workers increase around the world, Yemen consistently stands out as a major venue for aid worker kidnappings. Francesca Fazey explores the combination of factors that have contributed to this threat.