REPORT: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. How armed group alliances are shaping the battle for South Kivu
The violence in eastern DRC is increasingly shaped not only by military forces or the M23, but by the non-state armed group alliances that support them. Author: Ladd Serwatt This episode is an AI narr...
27 Maalis 24min
REPORT: Conflict with Iran-backed factions is upending the US’ Iraq exit strategy
The United States’ strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks in Iraq that could lead to a prolonged period of conflict. Author: Nasser Khdour This episode is an AI narrated version of an ACLED repo...
20 Maalis 4min
REPORT: Iran targets the global oil market. Gulf energy and the Strait of Hormuz are under fire.
Iran has retaliated against Israel’s attacks on its oil facilities by attacking energy infrastructure and shipping vessels across the Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz. Author: Luca Nevola This episode...
13 Maalis 5min
REPORT: Ukraine war: How six new trends are shaping the conflict
Relentless drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure resulting in blackouts across Ukraine, increasing Russian sabotage in Europe, and Ukraine’s long-range attacks on Russian energy characterized ...
23 Helmi 15min
WEBINAR: Inside Yemen’s south: Governance, regional competition, and al-Qaeda
What is driving the latest shifts in southern #Yemen — and how are regional dynamics shaping the conflict? Tensions within Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council escalated late last year as the reg...
12 Helmi 58min
REPORT: Al-Qaeda’s “new normal” in Yemen strategic continuity despite a leadership change
AQAP’s new leader signaled he would shift the group’s focus. So far, his early rhetoric hasn’t matched ground reality. Authors: Luca Nevola, Sherwan Hindreen Ali This episode is an AI narrated version...
12 Helmi 29min
REPORT: Bangladesh heads toward a landmark election amid rising political violence
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges. Author: Pearl Pandya This episode is an AI narrated ...
5 Helmi 7min
REPORT: Myanmar’s military elections will not lead to peace or improvement in the political crisis.
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup. Author: Su Mon This episode is an AI narrat...
4 Helmi 13min
