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Coup d’état in Niger: What comes next

Coup d’état in Niger: What comes next

Niger. Military leaders have announced the dissolution of the Nigerien constitution as of late July 26 and imposed a nationwide 22:00–05:00…
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Economic disruption in the Arab Gulf states

Economic disruption in the Arab Gulf states

Left unaddressed, the GCC states are looking at a dangerous economic situation as COVID-19 decimates global oil prices.
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Locust plagues continue in East Africa

Locust plagues continue in East Africa

The outbreak is the worst locust outbreak East Africa has seen in decades, ultimately threatening millions of people’s livelihoods.
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Hezbollah’s soft power push amid COVID-19

Hezbollah’s soft power push amid COVID-19

Hezbollah has rolled out much of Lebanon’s Coronavirus response despite the government. Could this be a soft power boost for Hezbollah?
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COVID-19 and a U.S. economic restart

COVID-19 and a U.S. economic restart

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the White House seems hellbent on reopening the economy.
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Coronavirus: Managing your business through the next phase

Coronavirus: Managing your business through the next phase

We’ve explored a few ways of how you can best assess your next steps and what you should be looking towards.
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ISIS & Terrorism during Coronavirus

ISIS & Terrorism during Coronavirus

Most other global issues are off the table to make way in dealing with a global pandemic. Counterterrorism operations is one of these…
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Taliban attacks continue in Afghanistan amidst Coronavirus

Taliban attacks continue in Afghanistan amidst Coronavirus

Despite ceasefires & peace discussions that took place earlier in 2020, the Taliban are continuing their violent campaign across…
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[in brief] IEDs increase tensions in the fight for Hong Kong

[in brief] IEDs increase tensions in the fight for Hong Kong

IEDS sent to police were rendered safe & no injuries or damage were reported. This however demonstrates an alarming escalation in Hong Kong
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The changing U.S. presence in Iraq

The changing U.S. presence in Iraq

What does the future hold for the United States/Iraqi relationship?
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COVID19 response: Lessons from Sweden, Singapore & South Korea

COVID19 response: Lessons from Sweden, Singapore & South Korea

To look forward at what reopening might look like, we can start to look at the countries where restrictions are minor to begin with.
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Peace & Security in the time of Coronavirus

Peace & Security in the time of Coronavirus

We need to find more multilateral solutions and bodies not just for defence and conflict but for customs, health, food and society.
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The Oil Price Crash explained

The Oil Price Crash explained

Giving context and understanding for non-economists on the recent oil price crash.
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COVID19: United States and a phased plan for re-opening

COVID19: United States and a phased plan for re-opening

April 16 saw the U.S. government unveil their approach to begin lifting lockdown restrictions and in term, restarting the U.S. economy
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Sweden’s approach to COVID-19

Sweden’s approach to COVID-19

Sweden has taken a very different approach & bucked the global lockdown trend. They’ve chosen not to lock down & trust the population.
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Global economies after COVID-19

Global economies after COVID-19

Primarily a health crisis, the global Coronavirus pandemic also has extreme economic implications and consequences.
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COVID-19: Political implications in East Africa

COVID-19: Political implications in East Africa

Taking a closer look at East Africa, we explore what COVID-19 means politically for Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya & …
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U.S. cuts WHO funding mid pandemic

U.S. cuts WHO funding mid pandemic

It defies all logic that the U.S. Government would withdraw funding from the global body working to fight said pandemic
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Ramadan during COVID-19

Ramadan during COVID-19

Social distancing may prove challenging for the muslim world as they grapple with how to celebrate Ramadan in the usual way.
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Hong Kong: Coronavirus in an age of distrust

Hong Kong: Coronavirus in an age of distrust

Hong Kong protests have died down in the wake of Coronavirus but they remain relevant including guiding where we go next.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed

Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed

On March 24, olympic organisers in Japan agreed to a one year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 olympics due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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A ceasefire for Yemen?

A ceasefire for Yemen?

The two-week truce helps to promote peace in a more long term fashion. It’s also potentially a good time to reignite peace talks.
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What Boris Johnson’s hospitalisation means for government?

What Boris Johnson’s hospitalisation means for government?

While Johnson’s hospitalisation might be unlikely to create problems in the short term, it raises questions for how the government…
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COVID-19 in Africa

COVID-19 in Africa

We explore a number of thoughts and factors in relation to how COVID-19 is affecting the African continent.
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Terror opportunities in the time of coronavirus

Terror opportunities in the time of coronavirus

With governments distracted and authorities overwhelmed, conflicts and threats could easily escalate at this time.
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