Egypt's repression of political opponents has reportedly included the wrongful detention and torture of many local dissidents. However, the recent death of an Italian researcher has now renewed international attention, writes Francesca Fazey
Delaying deliberations on a law that would grant autonomy to Muslim Mindanao is likely to result in a spike in insurgent violence and an opportunity for Islamist extremism to expand in the region, writes Mandira Bagwandeen
Facing a seemingly unavoidable financial crisis amid a worsening insurgency, Mozambique will need to develop a unique strategy to combat its current challenges. However, thus far, the political will to do so is absent, writes Gabrielle Reid
Venezuela's political and economic crisis is reaching a breaking point and the army will likely be key to ending the deadlock, writes Lloyd Belton.
Police and government corruption, coupled with growing economic and political tensions, are fuelling a security crisis in Venezuela, writes Lloyd Belton
The results of the UK referendum mark a watershed for the European project and have released significant political and economic uncertainty, not only for the UK, but the future of the EU, writes Lara Sierra-Rubia.
As the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria faces the loss of more territory in the coming months, the group is likely to transition back to its terrorist roots, writes Julian Karssen
The Macri government's new security strategy is being tested by a recent spate of kidnappings in Buenos Aires, writes Lloyd Belton.
As the Taliban's latest offensive gains ground against the Afghan security forces, the threat of kidnapping is likely to increase across the country, writes Julian Karssen