Despite sanctions and diplomatic isolation, North Korea has maintained the upper-hand going into 2018. Using the promise of talks and good behaviour, it will attempt to drive a wedge between South Korea and the US. Furthermore, Washington's efforts to contain the country's nuclear ambitions by improving the missile-defence capabilities of its allies…
Just over a year ago, most commentators believed that Donald Trump's presidency would mark an easing of strained relations between the US and Russia. Trump's rhetoric throughout his campaign bolstered this assumption: “I would love to be able to get along with Russia. Now, you've had a lot of presidents that haven't taken that tack. Look where we are…
In addition to the direct threat posed by cyber-criminals and state-actors engaged in illicit online activities, firms should also be aware of how cyber-extortion can have reputational and regulatory implications as well.
Reform and regime consolidation in Uzbekistan share much of the same path, what comes next is key, writes Tim Geschwindt.
ASHLEIGH SOMAROO discusses the reasons behind the recent increase in Islamic State-sympathisers in India and whether or not they maintain the capacity to launch coordinated and sophisticated attacks in the country.
Although there are some indications of potential changes to foreign and economic policy, there is little doubt that the new Uzbek leader will continue the tradition of his predecessor and preserve the authoritarian political system, writes Saif Islam.
Despite Malaysian authorities carrying out several counter-terrorism operations targeting people involved with the Islamic State, the country continues to face a threat from its citizens fighting for the group in Iraq and Syria, writes Mandira Bagwandeen
Carilee Osborne explores the possibility of cyberattack tactics during the US presidential campaigns and election
Lack of political will on both sides of the negotiating table continues to undermine efforts to resolve the war in eastern Ukraine. Unless Ukraine, Russia and pro-Russian separatists can reach a compromise, rebel-held territories look set to become another “frozen conflict” zone in the former Soviet Union, writes Saif Islam. This article was originally published in the Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-26-s-rm-new-talks-on-ukraine-bring-little-hope-for-peace/#.WFvnaFN96Uk…
Amidst a global decrease in piracy in the first half of 2016, kidnapping incidents off the coast of the Philippines and in the Gulf of Guinea remain of concern, write Mandira Bagwandeen and Gabrielle Reid