"Conflict Weekly" and "The World This Week" are two weekly publications that cover major developments relating to conflicts and global politics that happened during the week. The publications contains three to four short notes every week, in 700-800 words, looking at three questions: What happened? What is the background? What does it mean?
Both publications also feature a “Regional Roundup” section, offering concise, region-wise snapshots of key global developments. These brief updates provide quick context, enabling readers to track regional trends along with the main focus notes.
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Conflict Weekly Note Rising violence in the Lake Chad region: Complex Geography, Multiple Insurgencies, and an Escalating Humanitarian Crisis Akshath Kaimal In the news On 04 May, Boko Haram militants launched an attack on the Barka Toloram island garrison in Chad, killing 23 soldiers and wounding 26. On 06 May, two Chadian generals were killed in another Boko Haram attack in the same region. On...
The US-Iran War, Week Ten Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate Brighty Ann Sarah In the news On 03 May, Iran shared a 14-point proposal with the US via Pakistan that called for the permanent end of the war and a complete resolution within 30 days, which was rejected by President Trump as not satisfactory. On 04 May, Trump launched ‘Project Freedom,’...
The US-Iran War, Week Nine: Deadlocked Negotiations, Competing Agendas and Domestic Pressure Washington appears willing to sustain the pressure on Iran and higher global oil prices to force a more comprehensive deal on American terms rather than accepting a quick, limited reopening that could allow Tehran to regroup. Brighty Ann Sarah In the news State of Negotiations On 25 April, President...