Rising security threats after the coup in Niger

CWA # 1084

Conflict Weekly

Rising security threats after the coup in Niger

IPRI Team
5 October 2023

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Conflict Weekly #196, 5 October 2023, Vol.4, No.40
An initiative by NIAS-IPRI and the India Office of the KAS

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Niger: Rising security threats after the coup
Jerry Franklin

In the news
On 2 October, BBC Africa reported that 29 soldiers were killed in a suspected jihadist attack that happened on 29 September. Niger’s Ministry of Defence stated that more than a hundred terrorists utilised “improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles” during the attack in the town of Kandadji in western Niger. The attack occurred during a military operation near the Mali border aiming at eradicating the potential threat by a terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State. Niger’s Minister of Defence Lt General Salifou Mody reported that a counteroffensive killed over 100 insurgents. Mody stated: "A search and sweep operation is now underway to track down the enemy."

The attack comes along the sidelines of rising Niger-French tensions post-coup. On 1 October, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that French troops will withdraw from Niger by the end of the year. On 27 September, the French ambassador to Niger left the country a month after coup leaders ordered his expulsion. The tension had increased after France refused to recognise the coup government.

Issues at large
First, the threat posed by extremist groups. Since 2012, the Sahel region of Africa has been ravaged by armed group attacks linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State. These attacks began in northern Mali and quickly spread to Niger and Burkina Faso by 2015. Niger is combating two jihadist insurgencies. One stems from the insurgency in Nigeria towards its southeast, the other from militants infiltrating from the west through Mali and Burkina Faso. The region of Liptako-Gourma, where Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger converge, has been affected by Islamic State and al-Qaeda-linked insurgency. The latest attack is the deadliest since the military assumed control in Niger. The security situation in the Liptako-Gourma has become significantly more challenging due to a surge in organised crime, banditry and violent intercommunal clashes.

Second, ECOWAS’ threat of military intervention and military alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso. On 16 September, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger signed a mutual defence pact in Bamako, Mali to create a system of mutual aid and collective defence. Additionally, the alliance between the three countries would be reinforced through the combined efforts of both economic and military means. The backing of neighbouring countries encouraged the Niger junta to take firm measures against France, ordering the withdrawal of 1500 French soldiers stationed in Niger as part of counter-insurgency operations. Previously, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) threatened military intervention in Niger aiming to reverse the coup in July. However, it met with opposition from Mali and Burkina Faso juntas, both of whom came to power through coups in 2021 and 2022 respectively and expressed support for the coup in Niger.

Third, tensions with the West and isolating military regimes. Insurgent groups have increased their attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso following the withdrawal of Western and UN forces. Niger has become yet another example of escalating extremist assaults following a coup and the announcement of the departure of foreign forces. Mali and Burkina Faso are going through a similar trajectory after the French withdrawal that happened in August 2022 and February 2023 respectively. Around 1200 French troops and 1000 US troops are stationed in Niger fighting insurgency. The weakened military cooperation with the West following the coup has threatened the security situation.

In perspective
First, the deteriorating security situation. Since the military takeover, the security situation in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso has deteriorated. The extremist groups are gaining control of the Liptako-Gourma region.

Second, a setback to Niger’s junta. The increasing attacks by the extremist groups would create a setback for the coup leaders, who deposed President Mohamed Bazoum blaming the country's deteriorating security situation as the reason. The junta promised to improve security while seizing power and received substantial support from the people. The junta may lose support if the attack by extremist groups continues on this scale.

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East and Southeast Asia
Taiwan: Urges the US to boost weapon deliveries
On 3 October, Taiwanese Vice-Minister of Defence, Hsu Yen-pu, urged the US to boost weapon deliveries to address the military threat posed by China. Hsu also called on the US to assist the country in setting up its own Total Life Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM) for the weapons it has bought from the US. The system is a US military project that implements, administers and supervises functions associated with the development, acquisition, production, maintenance and disposal of a weapon throughout its life cycle. Hsu stated: “Given the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war, Taiwan and the US have recognised the importance of speeding up the delivery of weapons systems to Taiwan to urgently beef up its defence capabilities.” He made the comments during the annual US-Taiwan Defence Industry Conference held in the US state of Virginia on 2 October.

South Korea: North Korean hackers target shipbuilders for warship data
On 4 October, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) revealed that North Korean hackers conducted cyberattacks. The attacks were conducted against multiple South Korean shipbuilders in August and September which is suspected to be an attempt to steal technical data that could strengthen the North's navy. The South Korean shipbuilder industry that came under the attack constructed naval destroyers and submarines and developed next-generation vessels. The attack comes after Kim attended the launch of a “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and expressed determination to enhance North Korea’s naval capabilities in September. The NIS warned that such cyberattacks are likely to persist and advised shipbuilders and parts makers to strengthen their online security measures.

Japan: France deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korean vessels
On 2 October, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that France had deployed a patrol aircraft, F-200, to Japan. It is to assist in monitoring illegal ship-to-ship transfers by North Korean vessels in compliance with UN Security Council sanctions for developing nuclear weapons. The ministry stated: “Japan welcomes these activities from the viewpoint of ensuring effective implementation of the relevant [UN Security Council resolutions] in solidarity with the international community toward the realisation of North Korea’s dismantlement of all weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles of all ranges in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.” The ministry announced that this mission will utilise aircraft from Japan’s Futenma Air Base in Okinawa. It marked the fourth time France has participated in similar activities since 2019.

The Philippines: Three fishermen killed near disputed Scarborough Shoal
On 4 October, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that three Filipino fishermen were killed after their boat was hit by an oil tanker while crossing the South China Sea on 2 October. The Philippine Coast Guard stated that the incident occurred while the boat was passing waters 85 nautical miles away from the disputed Scarborough Shoal. On 3 October, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr stated that the incident was under investigation and promised to “exert every effort to hold accountable those who are responsible for this unfortunate maritime incident.” Meanwhile, on 29 September, President Marcos Jr stated that the country will enhance the strong defence of its territory and the rights of its fishermen and that the country is not searching for trouble. He stated: “What we will do is to continue defending the Philippines, the maritime territory of the Philippines, the rights of our fishermen to catch fish in areas where they... (have been) doing for hundreds of years already.” The statement came after the Philippine Coast Guard cut a 300-metre floating barrier installed by China blocking access to the Scarborough Shoal. China and the Philippines have been tussling over the sovereignty of Scarborough Shoal since 2012. The Philippines continues to claim fishing rights over the disputed region as it is part of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The Philippines: Naval drills in the South China Sea
On 2 October, naval forces from Manila, the UK, Canada, Japan and the US began joint exercises in Philippine waters. The 2023 “Sama Sama,” meaning together, drills are being held in the southern part of the island of Luzon. According to the Philippine Navy, the exercise focuses on the sectors of anti-submarine warfare, air defence and search and rescue operations. Philippine Navy chief Rear-Admiral Toribio Adaci stated: “With this show of force and active engagement of our allies and partners, ‘Sama Sama’ transcends mere military exercises; It is a symbol of our enduring partnerships and our shared commitment to security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.” Commander of the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet, Vice-Admiral Karl Thomas stated: “It is important that all nations have a right to sail and operate in the West Philippine Sea, free from… being coerced, free from being intimidated.” Five vessels, two from the US and one each from the UK, Canada and Japan have joined the drills. Additionally, the navies of Australia, France, Indonesia and New Zealand joined by sending observers and experts.

Thailand: Two women killed in gun violence
On 3 October, The Strait Times reported that a teenage gunman killed two women and injured five others in a shooting spree at Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok. The women killed were Chinese and Myanmar citizens. National police chief Torsak Sukvimol stated that the teenager has been receiving psychiatric treatment. Gun violence is not uncommon in Thailand. The country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership and gun violence in Asia. According to gunpolicy.org, an organisation that tracks weapons worldwide, among Thailand’s 7.2 million privately owned guns, only six million are registered. A member of Parliament from the opposition Move Forward Party, Parit Wacharasindhu, stated: “Even though the gun used to commit yesterday’s incident was a modified gun since Thailand has the third-highest gun-related deaths in Asia, this sends a clear signal that it might be necessary for us to reconsider the whole gun ownership system.”

Malaysia: Haze crisis caused by fires in Indonesia
On 30 September, The Strait Times quoted the Malaysian Department of Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change reporting on the unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) in Malaysian federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya and the state of Negeri Sembilan since 29 September. According to the department, the API in Kuala Lumpur recorded an average of 154.5 and Putrajaya recorded an average API of 117. API levels between 101 and 200 are considered to be unhealthy. According to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), the haze is being caused by smoke created by the forest fires in the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan. According to the ASMC's assessment, the forest fires are causing transboundary haze towards Malaysia’s west coast of the Malay Peninsula and the eastern state of Sarawak.

Myanmar: Junta forces torch village in eastern Bago region
On 4 October, Myanmar Now reported that a column of junta forces and its allies set fire to the village of Pu Zun Myaung on 2 October during an ongoing operation in the Nyaunglebin Township in the Bago region. According to the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) spokesperson, Wai Yan, the junta forces along with pro-junta, Pyu Saw Htee militia, members of the fire services department and soldiers torched the village. Since mid-September, the junta troops have been fighting the anti-junta PDF in the Bago region. Resistance forces, including Battalion 3702 and the Royal Peacock Column joined the PDF in attacking the junta column in the village of Pu Zun Myaung. Meanwhile, the acting leader of Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government (NUG), Duwa Lashi La, stated that several resistance forces are in control of nearly 60 per cent of the country's territory. He stated: “It has been more than two years since we started the people’s defence war. Now, cooperation between PDF and ethnic revolutionary forces is yielding good results” and that “We are now in a position to even threaten Naypyitaw.” Violence in Myanmar has intensified as the Myanmar junta led by General Min Aung Hlaing is challenged by the collapsing economy, mounting dissent within his regime and multi-front fighting involving multiple armed ethnic groups.

South Asia
India: Floods in Sikkim
On 4 October, The Hindu reported that at least five people had died and 23 Indian Army personnel went missing after a cloudburst that led to flash floods in the Indian state of Sikkim. The Indian Army stated that the flooding occurred in the Teesta River in the Lachen valley where the water levels rose abruptly around 15-20 feet higher than normal. According to the government of the state of Sikkim, the search and rescue operations are ongoing; three bridges have reportedly collapsed and nearly 420 people were forced to be displaced.

Nepal: Communal clashes in Nepalgunj
On 4 October, The Hindu reported that a lockdown was imposed and security heightened in the city of Nepalgunj in Nepal after clashes erupted between the Hindu and Muslim religious communities. The tensions began after a boy belonging to the Hindu community posted against the Muslim community on social media. People belonging to the Muslim community protested against the social media post inside the city’s administrator’s office, burned tires and blocked roads. Clashes erupted after the protesters threw stones and bottles at a rally conducted by the Hindu community on 3 October. Communal violence is uncommon in Nepal which is a Hindu-majority secular country and the Muslim community constitutes only one-third of Nepalgunj’s population.

Afghanistan: Pakistan’s eviction of refugees “unacceptable” says Taliban
On 4 October, Afghanistan’s de facto Taliban authorities stated that Pakistan’s plan to evict thousands of Afghan migrants is “unacceptable,” denying the allegations by Islamabad that Afghan migrants are responsible for the series of suicide attacks in Pakistan. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated: “The behaviour of Pakistan against Afghan refugees is unacceptable; Afghan refugees are not involved in Pakistan’s security problems. As long as they leave Pakistan voluntarily, that country should tolerate them.” According to the UN, nearly 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees are residing in Pakistan. However, Pakistan’s caretaker Minister of Interior, Sarfraz Bugti, stated on 3 October that around 1.7 million Afghans are residing in the country illegally, ordering them to return to their country or face deportation by 1 November. The development comes after on 29 September at least 57 people were killed in suicide bomb attacks in two mosques in the provinces of Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Two suicide attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On 29 September, two suicide attacks in two provinces - Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed more than 60 people. The first attack took place in the Mastung district of Balochistan, where a suicide bomber targeted a gathering to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The second suicide attack involved two bombers and took place in the neighbouring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeting a mosque in Hangu. Dawn, a leading daily in Pakistan quoted the army chief saying: “These terrorists and their facilitators, having no link to religion and ideology, are proxies of the enemies of Pakistan and its people.”

Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
Armenia-Azerbaijan: UN to send humanitarian mission Nagorno Karabakh
On 29 September, the UN announced sending a mission to Nagorno-Karabakh to address the humanitarian requirements after Azerbaijan retook the territory on 28 September, triggering a mass exodus. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated: “The government of Azerbaijan and the UN have agreed on a mission to the region. The mission will take place over the weekend.” The announcement came after the government of Armenia requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Azerbaijan to withdraw its troops from the civilian regions in Nagorno-Karabakh. Ethnic Armenians have left Nagorno-Karabakh after the Azerbaijan government called on the Armenian ethnic forces in the region to disarm following the reclaim of the region. According to Al Jazeera, nearly 100,417 people have arrived in Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh as of 30 September. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has alleged the mass exodus is attributed to “a direct act of an ethnic cleansing and depriving people of their motherland.” Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the allegations stating that “their personal and individual decision and has nothing to do with forced relocation.”

Iran: Iranian girl in severe condition after suspected hijab encounter
On 4 October, Al Jazeera reported that Iranian police confronted a 16-year-old girl, Armita Geravand, for violating the country’s conservative dress code which requires women to wear a head covering. The Iranian-Kurdish rights group, Hengaw, stated that the security forces arrested the victim’s mother, Shahin Ahmadi, after the incident. The Iranian authorities have refuted assertions made by the human rights groups that the victim fell into a coma following the incident. The incident comes a year after the death of Mahsa Amini while was in the custody of the morality police which sparked weeks of anti-government protests in the country in September 2022.

Egypt: 400 people arrested over Egypt’s protested presidential bid
On 4 October, BBC Africa reported that at least 400 people were arrested over “riot incidents” after President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi announced his decision to run for a third term. The protests were reported in the city of Marsa Matrouh. The protesters were chanting “Sisi out” and calling for the end of his decade-long regime. Sisi, the former army chief, came to power in 2013 after assisting in ousting the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Morsi. Sisi’s government has been criticised for its suppression of opposition and economic crisis. Egypt’s presidential elections are scheduled in December.

South Sudan: WFP warns of food crisis and malnutrition among people fleeing conflict in Sudan
On 3 October, the World Food Programme warned of a soaring food crisis and child malnutrition among the people fleeing the fighting in Sudan to South Sudan. WFP’s South Sudan country director Mary-Ellen McGroarty stated: “We are seeing families leave one disaster for another as they flee danger in Sudan only to find despair in South Sudan.” She added: “The humanitarian situation for returnees is unacceptable and WFP is struggling to meet the mounting humanitarian needs at the border. We simply do not have the resources to provide life-saving assistance to those who need it most.” According to the WFP, 90 per cent of the people fleeing Sudan are experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity; 20 per cent of children under five and more than a quarter of pregnant and breastfeeding women are malnourished. WFP has assessed that it requires more than USD 120 million to increase assistance for the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that began in April.

Europe and the Americas
EU: Azerbaijan says no to the invitation to discuss Nagorno Karabakh
On 4 October, Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, refused to take part in a meeting arranged by the EU with Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia. According to news reports, President Charles Michel, the President of the European Council had invited both leaders to Granada in Spain, where a summit of the European Political Community was taking place. France 24 referred to the AFP quoting an official from Azerbaijan: "Azerbaijan did not consider it necessary to participate in negotiations in this format.” The reason, according to the same source: “pro-Armenian statements by French officials... and statements on the supply of weapons and ammunition (to Yerevan), on military cooperation.”

Ukraine: Russian attacks on brigades in Kupyansk
On 2 October, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed attacks on the manpower and material of Ukrainian forces in the Kupyansk region. The ministry stated: "In the Kupyansk area, manpower and material of the 14th and the 32nd mechanised and the 25th airborne brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces were engaged by aviation strikes and artillery fire of the Battlegroup West in the vicinity of Zagoruikovka and Ivanovka settlements of the Kharkov Region and Novoselovskoe settlement of the Lugansk People’s Republic. Up to twenty five Ukrainian servicemen and two vehicles were destroyed.” Msta-B and D-30 howitzers and a Grad Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) combat vehicle were damaged in the counter-battery fire.

Europe: Germany, Poland and Czech Republic forms task force to combat human smuggling
On 29 September, Germany along with Poland and the Czech Republic created a joint task force. It is aimed at combating human smuggling and illegal immigration. German Minister of Interior Nancy Faeser stated: “Together, we want to smash the cruel business of smuggling gangs that make maximum profit from the plight of people and smuggle them across borders in a life-threatening way.” The task force, led by Europol’s European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT) program, will involve the German, Czech and Polish police working together across borders. It is to identify smuggling routes and curb illegal immigration.

Europe: EU agrees on migration policy amid crisis
On 29 September, leaders from nine Mediterranean and southern European countries gathered in Malta to address the ongoing migration crisis. The EU’s failure to agree on changes to migration laws has heightened political pressure on countries including Italy, Greece and Malta which are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Disagreements persist among the nine countries on how to handle the situation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held separate talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron on expanding naval missions in the Mediterranean Sea. On 4 October, the EU member states reached an agreement to deal with emergencies and unexpected events related to migration and asylum. The regulation is a part of the "New Pact on Migration and Asylum" proposed by the Commission in 2020. The regulation allows member states to adjust rules in the field of asylum and migration during crises. It includes rules such as the registration of asylum applications and the asylum border procedure. Additionally, solidarity measures between the EU countries in scenarios of crises are outlined.

Haiti: UN approves multinational mission against gang violence
On 2 October, the UN Security Council approved a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to assist Haiti in its fight against gang violence. Out of 15 members, 13 approved the Kenya-led mission. Russia and China abstained citing Haiti’s troubled history with foreign involvement. Haitian Foreign Minister Jean Victor Geneus welcomed the vote calling for countries to begin the mission “as quickly as possible.” He stated: “More than just a simple vote, this is an expression of solidarity with a population in distress. It’s a glimmer of hope for the people that have for too long been suffering.” Kenya’s ambassador to the UN, Martin Kimani applauded the vote as an “exemplary spirit of cooperation.” Kimani stated: “With this action, the Security Council has ignited a beacon of hope for the beleaguered people of Haiti.” Meanwhile, human rights groups including Amnesty International have expressed concern in terms of Kenya’s “continued unlawful use of force against protesters” in Nairobi.

Mexico: Ten migrants killed in truck accident
On 1 October, Al Jazeera reported that at least ten illegal migrants were killed and 15 others were injured after a cargo truck carrying them overturned on a highway in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. An unknown spokesperson from the prosecutor's office told Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency that the victims were all women including one minor from Cuba. The incident occurred along the Pacific coast between the towns of Pijijiapan and Tonala, a route which migrants often use to reach the US. Crowded vehicles carrying migrants to the US often get into accidents on the highways in Mexico. Previously, on 28 September, two migrants died when a truck overturned in Mezcalapa in the state of Chiapas. In August, at least 15 Venezuelan migrants were killed after their bus collided with a trailer on the highway that connects the states of Puebla and Oaxaca.

The US: Health workers on a strike
On 4 October, a section of health workers including nurses and technicians working at the Kaiser hospitals in various states of the US kicked off a strike demanding better pay and addressing the shortage of staff. According to a New York Times report, “more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers began a three-day strike Wednesday, a job action that could delay medical appointments, lab results and prescriptions for thousands of patients, especially in California.”

The US: Speaker of the House voted out by his party
On 3 October, the US House of Representatives voted against the Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican. While the Democrats voted against him, it was the votes from his party led by a small group of Republican representatives led by Matt Gaetz that led to McCarthy’s downfall. A pro tem speaker has been elected. However, given the differences between the two parties, and the divide within the Republicans, electing the next speaker will not be an easy task for the House.

Canada: India calls on Torento to withdraw 40 diplomats
On 4 October, the Indian government called on the Canadian government to withdraw nearly 40 of its diplomatic staff from India after an escalation of weeks-long tensions. The development comes after the Canadian government stated that India may have been behind the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in June. India had denied the allegations. On 21 September, India halted issuing visas to Canadian citizens citing “security threats.”

About the authors
Anu Maria Joseph and Rishika Yadav are Research Assistants at NIAS. Padmashree Anandhan is a Research Associate at NIAS. Shamini Velayudham is a Research Assistant at NIAS. Jerry Franklin is a Postgraduate Scholar at Madras Christian College, Chennai.

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The US-Iran War

May 2026 | CWA # 2100

Aishal Hab Yousuf

The Hormuz Strait and the Fertilizer Crisis in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

The US-Iran War

May 2026 | CWA # 2099

Kirsten Wilfred Coelho

Why is the UK reluctant to engage?

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy

May 2026 | CWA # 2098

Sreemaya Nair

India, Russia and the imperative to strengthen the traditional relationship

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy

May 2026 | CWA # 2097

Kirsten Wilfred Coelho

President Trump and the US-China Trade Tensions

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy

May 2026 | CWA # 2095

Santhosh Guru PR

The Eurasian-Indo Pacific Congruence and its Critique

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy

May 2026 | CWA # 2094

Rakshitha B

Transactional US foreign policy and it implications for India's Strategic Autonomy

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy

May 2026 | CWA # 2093

Glynnis Winona B

The Russia-Ukraine War and the Rise of Parallel Strategic Systems: A Critique of Raghavan's Strategic Framework

Conflict Weekly

May 2026 | CWA # 2092

NIAS Global Politics Team

The US-Iran War, Week Ten

CW Column on Middle East: Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAE's Covert Manoeuvres

CW Column

May 2026 | CWA # 2091

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflicts in the Middle East:

Escalating Israeli Aggression in Lebanon I UAE’s Covert Manoeuvres

CW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2090

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Ten:

Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate

The World This Week

May 2026 | CWA # 2089

Global Politics Team

US troop withdrawal from Germany I UAE’s Exit from OPEC I Japan, Vietnam and PM Takaichi’s Visit

King Charles's US Visit

TWTW Takeaways

May 2026 | CWA # 2088

Nithin V

King Charles's US Visit:

Emphasis on strong bilateral relations, democratic values and security cooperation

TWTW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2087

Siddhi Halyur

Japan, Vietnam and PM Takaichi’s Visit

Exploring Strategic Sectors of Cooperation

TWTW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2086

Aishal Hab Yousuf

UAE’s Exit from OPEC:

Implications for the Middle East and the Energy Market

TWTW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2085

Glynnis Winona B

US troop withdrawal from Germany:

Growing US-Europe differences and Challenges for Berlin

Conflict Weekly

May 2026 | CWA # 2084

NIAS IPRI

The US-Iran War, Week Nine I Escalating Violence in Mali

Review: Five Takeaways of RSF's 2026 Report on Media Freedom

CW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2083

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Nine:

Deadlocked Negotiations, Competing Agendas and Domestic Pressure

CW Note

May 2026 | CWA # 2082

Akshath Kaimal

Escalating Violence in Mali:

Between Ethnic Insurgencies, Jihadist Attacks, and Military Coups

CW Review

May 2026 | CWA # 2081

Jenin Raj S

Media freedom hits a 25-year low:

Five Takeaways from the RSF 2026 Index

The World This Week

April 2026 | CWA # 2080

Global Politics Team

Nepal’s New “National Commitment” I Japan’s New Defence Posture

Four Takeaways of the WFP's report on the fallouts of the Middle East crisis

TWTW Note

April 2026 | CWA # 2079

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Japan’s New Defence Posture:

From Post-War Pacifism to Strategic Recalibration and Autonomy

TWTW Note

April 2026 | CWA # 2078

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal’s New “National Commitment”

Managing Consensus and Moving ahead towards a New Nepal

TWTW Review

April 2026 | CWA # 2077

Nithin V

The Middle East Crisis and its Fallouts on Hunger and Global Food Supply Network

Four Takeaways of the WFP's report on the fallouts of the Middle East crisis, April 2026

CW Column: Africa This Week

April 2026 | CWA # 2076

Anu Maria Joseph

Three years of War in Sudan, DRC-M23 talks in Switzerland and the collapse of the peace agreement in Tigray

Report Review

April 2026 | CWA # 2075

R Preetha

The US-Iran War Fallouts on the Asia Pacific, Energy Security and Supply Chains

Five Takeaways of the UNDP Report, April 2026

CW Note

April 2026 | CWA # 2074

Brighty Ann Sarah

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire:

Asymmetric Terms, Fragile Truce and Israeli Occupation

CW Note

April 2026 | CWA # 2073

Akshath Kaimal

The US-Iran War, Week Eight:

A Fragile Ceasefire, Attempts to Control Hormuz and the Stalled Talks in Islamabad

Special Commentary

April 2026 | CWA # 2072

Anu Maria Joseph

Three Years of War in Sudan

Prolonged Stalemate, Humanitarian Cost, External Interventions and Regional Fallouts

Conflict Weekly

April 2026 | CWA # 2071

NIAS Global Politics Team

Three Years of Civil War in Sudan I The US-Iran War, Week Eight I Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Review of the UNDP Report on Military Escalation in the Middle East I Conflict Weekly Column on Africa

Conflict Weekly Special Edition

April 2026 | CWA # 2070

NIAS Global Politics Team

Peace and Conflicts This Quarter (January–March 2026)

The US-Iran War I Conflicts in Africa I The War in Ukraine I China-Japan Tensions I Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes

Peace and Conflicts This Quarter (January–March 2026)

April 2026 | CWA # 2069

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine

Expanding Drone Warfare, Russia's Strategic Patience and Ukraine's Diplomatic Outreach

Peace and Conflicts This Quarter (January–March 2026)

April 2026 | CWA # 2068

Femy Francis

China-Japan Tensions

Escalating Defence Posturing and Economic Decoupling

Peace and Conflicts This Quarter (January–March 2026)

April 2026 | CWA # 2067

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa

Continuing Conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan and DR Congo, Security issues in Nigeria, and Political Instability in Madagascar

Peace and Conflicts This Quarter (January–March 2026)

April 2026 | CWA # 2066

Akshath Kaimal

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict

Recurrent Clashes, Defiant Taliban, Contesting Narratives and Emerging China’s Role

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2065

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

The Middle East (Jan–Mar 2026):

The US-Iran War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and their interconnected fallouts

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2064

Anwesha Ghosh

Afghanistan (Jan–Mar 2026):

Gender Repression, Leadership Rifts, Regional Realignments and Clashes with Pakistan

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2063

Ramya B

Russia (Jan-Mar 2026)

Assertive Military Posture, Attempts for an Economic Turnaround and Search for Partners

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2062

Himani Pant

Europe (Jan-Mar 2026)

Trade diversification & FTAs, Increased defence spending, Tightening irregular migration and Economic slowdown

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2061

S Shaji

Africa (Jan-Mar 2026)

Elections, Civil Wars, Militancy and Peace Initiatives

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2060

Nanda Kishor M S

India and the Neighbourhood (Jan-Mar 2026)

Continuity, Caution and Calculated assertiveness

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2059

Adarsh Vijay

India and the World (Jan-Mar 2026)

Maintaining Strategic Autonomy, Balancing the US relations and Resetting the China ties

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2058

Nishchal N Pandey & Mahesh Raj Bhatta

Nepal (Jan-Mar 2026)

Political Upheaval, Generational Change and Economic Uncertainty

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2057

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar (Jan-Mar 2026)

An Illegitimate Regime’s Consolidation Game

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2056

Ashik J Bonofer

Southeast Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)

Deteriorating situation in Myanmar, Philippines as the ASEAN Chair, New government in Thailand, and Economic & Environmental challenges

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2055

Haans J Freddy

East Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)

China’s military operations near Taiwan, Japan-China tensions and South Korea’s security challenges

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

China’s External Landscape (Jan-Mar 2026):

Regional assertion, Pragmatic recalibration with the West and Avoiding military entanglement in the Middle East

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2053

Anand V

China’s Domestic Landscape (Jan-Mar 2026):

The "Two Sessions," Recalibrated growth targets, Technology prioritization, and Military purges

The World This Quarter

April 2026 | CWA # 2052

Shreya Upadhyay

The United States (Jan-Mar 2026)

Tariffs, Ukraine, Iran and Operationalization of Trump’s World Order

The World This Week

April 2026 | CWA # 2051

TWTW Special Edition

TWTW Special Edition, 350th Issue

THE WORLD THIS QUARTER (Jan-Mar 2026)

Conflict Weekly

April 2026 | CWA # 2050

IPRI Team

The US-Iran War, Week Five: Widening Conflict, Houthi Involvement, and Trump’s Renewed Threats

PR Commentary

March 2026 | CWA # 2043

Abhimanyu Solanki

Escalatory Airpower, Hybrid Retaliation, and Regional Security

Reassessing the Pakistan–Afghanistan Confrontation and Its Implications for India

March 2026 | CWA # 2042

R Preetha

Transnational organized crime, Emerging technologies, Global security environment and ‘Diverse threat vectors’

Five Takeaways of the US Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) Report for 2026

March 2026 | CWA # 2041

Aparna A Nair

China-Vietnam 3+3 Strategic Dialogue

Defence, Diplomacy and Public Security

March 2026 | CWA # 2040

Femy Francis

China's Interests and Strategies in the US-Iran War

Why Beijing’s support for Iran is rhetoric and muted

March 2026 | CWA # 2039

Femy Francis

Trump-Xi Meeting

Why did Trump reschedule it? What does that mean?

March 2026 | CWA # 2038

Anu Maria Joseph

Sudan-Chad tensions and the Boko Haram attack in Nigeria's Maiduguri

March 2026 | CWA # 2037

Padmashree Anandhan

Massive drone attacks, Growing energy leverage and Drifting peace efforts

March 2026 | CWA # 2036

Brighty Ann Sarah

Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation

Expanding Israeli Military Operations and the Reshaping of Southern Lebanon

March 2026 | CWA # 2035

Akshath Kaimal

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict

Broken ceasefire, Expanding military strikes and Worsening humanitarian situation

March 2026 | CWA # 2034

Rohini Reenum

The US-Iran War, Week Three

Multi-front Escalation and Economic Fallouts

Global Politics Early Bird

March 2026 | CWA # 2033

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal after elections:

Five major challenges for the new government

The World This Week

March 2026 | CWA # 2032

Global Politics Team

Trump-Xi Meeting I China Interests and Strategies in the US-Iran War I China-Vietnam 3+3 Strategic Dialogue I US Annual Threat Assessment 2026 Takeaways

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas

Conflict Weekly

March 2026 | CWA # 2031

IPRI Team

The US-Iran War, Week Three | Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes | Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation

Weekly Column on Ukraine & Africa

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2030

Siddhi Halyur

State power, Entrenched authoritarian rule, Structural inequalities, Gender Constraints, and Restricted civic space in Middle East

Four Takeaways of the Human Rights Watch Report on the Middle East

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2029

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Economic modernization without political liberalization, Legal systems as instruments of political control, Shrinking civic space and Sports Washing

Five Takeaways of the HRW Report 2026 on the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE)

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2028

Jayasree

Legislative suppression of dissent, Promotion of patriarchal norms, Forced assimilation of minorities and Censorship in China

Four Takeaways of the HRW Report 2026

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2027

Rebecca Ann Oommen

Rampant armed conflicts and the Erosion of Democracy in Africa

Five Takeaways of HRW Report 2026

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2026

Manik Dhawan

Significant setback to Human Rights situation in Europe

Four Takeaways of HRW Report 2026

Global Politics Review

March 2026 | CWA # 2025

Santhosh Guru PR

Alarming rise of Authoritarianism and Autocracy in the Americas

Five Takeaways of Human Rights Watch Report 2026

March 2026 | CWA # 2024

Lekshmi MK

The UN and the Iran-US War

UNSC Resolution 2817 between “Clear and Unified Message” and “Manifest Injustice”

March 2026 | CWA # 2023

Femy Francis

China’s Two Sessions 2026

New Five-Year Plan, Ethnic Unity Law, and an Enhanced Defence Budget

March 2026 | CWA # 2022

Padmashree Anandhan

Continuing Strikes and Inconsistent Diplomatic Efforts

March 2026 | CWA # 2021

Anu Maria Joseph

Political instability in Madagascar and spreading violence in South Sudan

March 2026 | CWA # 2020

Brighty Ann Sarah

Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation

Attacks in South Lebanon, Beirut’s Conundrum, and Tel Aviv’s Greater Goals

March 2026 | CWA # 2019

Akshath Kaimal

Rising Violence in Nigeria

Limited State Capacity, Multiple Actors, and a Complex Security Environment

March 2026 | CWA # 2018

Rohini Reenum

The US-Iran War, Week Two

Expanding Fronts, Shifting Goalposts, and Global Fallout

The World This Week

March 2026 | CWA # 2017

Global Politics Team

China’s Two Sessions | The UNSC Resolution on the US-Iran War

Conflict Weekly

March 2026 | CWA # 2016

IPRI Team

The US-Iran War, Week Two | Rising Violence in Nigeria | Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation

Weekly Column on Ukraine & Africa

March 2026 | CWA # 2015

Global Politics Team

The World Today #275, 10 March 2026

The World Today

March 2026 | CWA # 2014

Global Politics Team

The World Today #274, 09 March 2026

The World Today

March 2026 | CWA # 2013

Anu Maria Joseph

Violence in South Sudan and the US sanctions on Rwanda

Conflict Weekly Column on Africa

March 2026 | CWA # 2012

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine

Long-range strikes, Defence adaptation and the EU’s energy dependence

March 2026 | CWA # 2011

Tanvi Thara Harendra Jha

Canada’s PM Mark Carney’s India Visit

Resetting Economic, Strategic and Cultural Ties

Global Politics Early Bird

March 2026 | CWA # 2010

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal Elections 2026

The Rise of the “New” and the Fall of the “Old”

March 2026 | CWA # 2009

Sreemaya Nair

Nepal Elections 2026

Rise of a new leadership and Reset in political landscape

The World This Week

March 2026 | CWA # 2008

Global Politics Team

Canadian PM's India Visit I Nepal Elections and its Political Reset

March 2026 | CWA # 2007

Global Politics Team

The World Today #272, 06 March 2026

The World Today

Early Bird

March 2026 | CWA # 2006

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal Election 2026, Day One

Peaceful polling, with over 60 per cent turnout

March 2026 | CWA # 2005

Global Politics Team

The World Today #271, 05 March 2026

The World Today

March 2026 | CWA # 2004

Akshath Kaimal

The “Forgotten” South Sudan Conflict

Instability returns, with a fragile peace agreement, uptick in violence and limited international engagement

March 2026 | CWA # 2003

Yesasvi Koganti

PM Modi’s Visit to Israel

From bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership

March 2026 | CWA # 2002

Femy Francis

German Chancellor’s China Visit

Reducing trade deficit and recalibrating economic cooperation with Beijing

March 2026 | CWA # 2001

R Preetha

Trump’s State of the Union Address

Six major takeaways on the economy, border and internal security and Iran

March 2026 | CWA # 2000

Rohini Reenum

The US-Iran War, Week One

Rapid Escalation, Regional Spillover, Global Uncertainty

Conflict Weekly

March 2026 | CWA # 1999

IPRI Team

The US-Iran War, Week One | The Return of Violence to South Sudan

Weekly Column on Ukraine & Africa

February 2026 | CWA # 1998

Anu Maria Joseph

Instability in Sudan

Response to the genocide call and the threats of a regional spillover

February 2026 | CWA # 1997

Padmashree Anandhan

Four Years of War in Ukraine

Continuing Uncertainty

February 2026 | CWA # 1996

Akshath Kaimal

Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes

Another round of cross-border attacks

March 2026 | CWA # 1995

Global Politics Team

The World Today #269, 03 March 2026

The World Today

March 2026 | CWA # 1994

Global Politics Team

The World Today #268, 02 March 2026

The World Today

PR Commentary

March 2026 | CWA # 1993

D Suba Chandran

The US-Iran Conflict and Pakistan

Balancing Rhetoric, Regional Interests and Global Alignments

Conflict Weekly

February 2026 | CWA # 1992

IPRI Team

Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes I Fours Years of Ukraine War

Weekly Column on Africa

March 2026 | CWA # 1991

Global Politics Team

Trump’s State of the Union Address | German Chancellor’s China Visit | India’s PM’s Israel Visit

February 2026 | CWA # 1990

Global Politics Team

The World Today #266, 27 February 2026

The World Today

Conflict Weekly

February 2026 | CWA # 1989

IPRI Team

Abu Dhabi Talks on Ukraine I Militant Attacks in Balochistan

CW Columns on Middle East and Africa

February 2026 | CWA # 1988

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine Peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Negotiations without a ceasefire or resolution

February 2026 | CWA # 1987

Akshath Kaimal

Continuing militant attacks in Balochistan

Expanding violence, Security-first response and Missing political dialogue in Pakistan

PR Commentary

February 2026 | CWA # 1986

R Preetha

Pakistan’s Central Asia Boost

Focus on Trade, Defense, Energy and Regional Connectivity

PR Commentary

February 2026 | CWA # 1985

Abhimanyu Solanki

Basant in Pakistan

The return of Basant, and what it signifies

February 2026 | CWA # 1984

Global Politics Team

The World Today #265, 26 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1983

Global Politics Team

The World Today #264, 25 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1982

Global Politics Team

The World Today #263, 24 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1981

Global Politics Team

The World Today #261-262, 23 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1980

Global Politics Team

The World Today #259, 20 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1979

Global Politics Team

The World Today #258, 19 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1978

Global Politics Team

The World Today #256, 17 February 2026

The World Today

February 2026 | CWA # 1977

Anu Maria Joseph

Violence in Nigeria

US military deployment amidst worsening insurgency

February 2026 | CWA # 1976

Lekshmi MK

The War in Ukraine

The Geneva Talks and Growing Negotiation Asymmetry

February 2026 | CWA # 1975

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran Negotiations in Geneva

Ambiguous Conclusions and Escalating Fears of Military Action

February 2026 | CWA # 1974

Lekshmi MK

Munich Security Conference 2026:

Europe’s Security Concerns, Defence Consolidation and Transatlantic Recalibration

February 2026 | CWA # 1973

Yesasvi Koganti

The Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi:

Six Major Takeaways

PR Explainer

December 2025 | CWA # 1972

Lekshmi MK

Pakistan-Taliban Peace Talks

Background, Issues, Challenges and Implications

Pakistan in 2025

December 2025 | CWA # 1971

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan Budget 2025-26

Legislating stabilisation under IMF discipline and coalition constraints

Pakistan in 2025

December 2025 | CWA # 1970

Aparna A Nair

Pakistan & China

Ten Years of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Pakistan in 2025

December 2025 | CWA # 1969

Lekshmi MK

Pakistan's Climate Change Challenges

Governance Gaps, Adaptation Deficit, and Climate Finance Vulnerability

PR Explainer

November 2025 | CWA # 1968

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan and the US

A New opening, or another cycle?

PR Explainer

November 2025 | CWA # 1967

R Preetha

Pakistan and IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment

Risks, Reforms and Trajectories

November 2025 | CWA # 1966

Lekshmi MK

Pakistan’s Climate and Water Crisis

Five Questions on Challenges, Capacity and Policies

The World This Week

February 2026 | CWA # 1965

Global Politics Team

AI Impact Summit in New Delhi I Munich Security Conference 2026

Conflict Weekly

February 2026 | CWA # 1964

IPRI Team

US-Iran & Ukraine Negotiations in Geneva I US Military Deployment in Nigeria

CW Columns on Middle East and Africa

February 2026 | CWA # 1963

Global Politics Team

The World Today #255, 16 February 2026

Today in History

The World This Week

February 2026 | CWA # 1962

Global Politics Team

Japan: Sanae Takaichi’s historic win | Honk Kong: Jimmy Lai Sentenced

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas

Early Bird

February 2026 | CWA # 1961

Lekshmi MK

Sanae Takaichi’s historic win in Japan

What does it mean for domestic politics and regional stability?

Early Bird

February 2026 | CWA # 1960

Femy Francis

Jimmy Lai sentenced for 20 years in Hong Kong: Who, What, and Why

CEAP

February 2026 | CWA # 1959

Yesasvi Koganti

UK and China

PM Keir Starmer’s visit and the Recalibration of Economic, Strategic, and Domestic ties

February 2026 | CWA # 1958

Akshath Kaimal

India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Five Major Takeaways

The focus on expanded cooperation in defence, technology and critical minerals

February 2026 | CWA # 1957

R Preetha

The India–US interim trade framework

Tariff recalibration and Energy and Supply Chain realignment

February 2026 | CWA # 1956

Lekshmi MK

End of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)

Erosion of arms control, Return of nuclear anxieties, and the New focus on China

The World This Week

February 2026 | CWA # 1955

Global Politics Team

End of the New START I India–US interim Trade Framework I India-EU Free Trade Agreement I UK PM Keir Starmer’s China visit

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas

February 2026 | CWA # 1954

Nishchal Nath Pandey

Nepal Elections 2026: Political Parties, Gen Z Protests and Hope for a New Beginning

Conflict Weekly

February 2026 | CWA # 1953

IPRI Team

Abu Dhabi Talks on Ukraine I Militant Attacks in Balochistan

Weekly Columns: Conflicts in Africa and the Middle East

CW Column: Conflicts in the Middle East

January 2026 | CWA # 1952

Brighty Ann Sarah

US threats against Iran, and Phase Two operations in Gaza

CW Column: Conflicts in Africa

January 2026 | CWA # 1951

Anu Maria Joseph

Africa: Renewed violence in Ethiopia and a Jihadist attack in Niger

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1950

Lekshmi MK

The War in Ukraine: The Trilateral Talks, and the Deadlock over Donetsk & Security Guarantees for Kyiv

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1949

R Preetha

The United States: ICE Crackdowns, Rising Resistance and the Political/Legal pushback

Conflict Weekly

January 2026 | CWA # 1948

ICE Crackdowns and Resistance in the US I Trilateral Talks on Ukraine

TWTW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1947

Brighty Ann Sarah

The Pentagon’s National Defence Strategy: Four major takeaways

TWTW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1946

R Preetha

The Davos Summit 2026

Five Major Takeaways from The World Economic Forum

The World This Week

January 2026 | CWA # 1945

Global Politics Team

The Davos Forum 2026 Takeaways I The US Pentagon’s National Defence Strategy

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1944

Brighty Ann Sarah

Syria: The State victory over the Syrian Democratic Forces

Conflict Weekly Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1943

Anu Maria Joseph

Another major kidnapping in Nigeria and Election announcement in Guinea-Bissau

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1942

Lekshmi MK

Greenland: Trump’s escalation-deescalation approach and Europe’s defence

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

The War in Gaza: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Challenges to Phase Two

Conflict Weekly

January 2026 | CWA # 1940

IPRI Team

Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Gaza I Escalation/De-escalation in Greenland

TWTW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1939

Lekshmi MK

Greenland: Trump’s escalation-deescalation strategy and Europe’s defence

The World This Week

January 2026 | CWA # 1938

Continuing Tensions over Greenland

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1937

Anu Maria Joseph

Instability in Nigeria: Intensifying domestic responses, and questions over Trump’s intervention

CW Note

January 2026 | CWA # 1936

Brighty Ann Sarah

Protests in Iran: Continuing Stalemate and Shifting US Position

Conflict Weekly

January 2026 | CWA # 1935

IPRI Team

Protests in Iran | Instability in Nigeria

The World This Week

January 2026 | CWA # 1934

Global Politics Team

The US, Greenland and Trump's Claims

Conflict Weekly

January 2026 | CWA # 1933

IPRI Team

Protests in Iran, the US Military Intervention in Venezuela and Conflicts in Africa

NIAS Conflict Weekly | The World This Week

January 2026 | CWA # 1932

Global Politics Team