What’s the Decision? On March 9, 2026, the United States formally designated Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood — operating under the name of the Sudanese Islamic Movement — as a Specially Designated…
What happened? Geopolitical competition over North Africa and the Red Sea is intensifying as traditional maritime corridors face disruption, with multiple regional and international powers racing to consolidate positions at…
What happened? Armed extremist groups continue to expand their geographic foothold across the Sahel — stretching from Mauritania to Sudan — exploiting the retreat of Western military presence and the…
What happened? Serious threats now hover over the Strait of Hormuz amid a partial freeze in tanker movement, while OPEC+ has approved only a limited production increase to absorb the…
What happened? Armed clashes and mass displacement have intensified in South Sudan as the political process stalls and international attention wanes, amid mounting pressure from the neighboring Sudanese war that…
What happened? The United States and Israel conducted multiple military strikes inside Iranian territory, targeting military installations and nuclear facilities. Iran responded with waves of ballistic missiles and drones aimed…
What happened? Widespread closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf triggered the cancellation of thousands of flights and paralyzed major transit hubs in Dubai, Doha, and…