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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 13min
REPORT: Last line of defense: How vigilante groups are transforming Haiti’s security landscape.
Gang violence and state responses dominate discussions about Haiti’s security crisis, but vigilantism is playing a growing role in the country. Authors: Sandra Pellegrini, Maria Fernanda Arocha This e...
3 Feb 39min
WEBINAR: How Islamic State Mozambique funds its operations
Islamist insurgents in northern #Mozambique have proved resilient over the past eight years, remaining active despite sustained counter-insurgency efforts. In 2025, Islamic State Mozambique continued ...
23 Jan 57min
REPORT: Confrontations between ICE and protesters. How does Minnesota compare to other states?
Demonstrations amid the US government’s “Operation Metro Surge” erupted after a federal agent shot Renee Good. Author: Kieran Doyle This episode is an AI narrated version of an ACLED report, presentin...
22 Jan 6min
