Despite fears cited by international media and several prominent athletes, most concerns surrounding Zika virus transmission at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are largely unfounded, writes Sunette Klopper.
With little evidence to suggest that Islamic State has the capacity to stage a coordinated attack against the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazilian authorities have focused counter-terrorism preparations on the lone-actor threat, writes Lloyd Belton.
Over the last three years, Brazilians have weathered sporadic protests that have shifted in focus and composition, leaving the future of Brazil's social fabric uncertain. Will Rio 2016 see a re-emergence of unrest or a general dormancy of social tensions as experienced during the 2014 World Cup, Stephanie Bergeman investigates.
2016 has seen a significant rise in violent crime ahead of the Olympics. However, street crime and express kidnappings remain the predominant threats to foreign nationals amid a heightened security force presence in Rio, writes Lloyd Belton
The recent attack in Dhaka, claimed by Islamic State, is likely to represent a shift in the nature of terrorism in Bangladesh, writes Ashleigh Somaroo
A recent international tribunal ruled in favour of the Philippines in its dispute with China over maritime entitlements in the South China Sea. Whilst a victory for the Philippines, China remains defiant and continues to assert its claims in the region. Although tensions have been heightened following the ruling, the security situation in the region…
Morocco is a renowned tourist destination which has thus far remained insulated from the regional threat of Islamic State attacks. However, recent indicators suggest that the country faces a growing threat from the militant group, writes Francesca Fazey
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
The Macri government's new security strategy is being tested by a recent spate of kidnappings in Buenos Aires, writes Lloyd Belton.
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