Libyan Arms Fuel Terror Across Nigeria as Sahel Trafficking Surges
It has come to light that Terrorist entities that overrun northern Nigeria are arming themselves with weapons that developed in Libya. Guns traffickers in Nigeria are profiting from instability across the Sahel, especially in Niger, which has become a critical transit point for weapons taken from Libyan supplies. Those weapons have shifted into other Sahel […]
Turkey Pushes U.S. to Cut Ties with Kurdish Militants
Turkey is insisting the United States review its backing for Kurdish militants in Syria, according to statements by its leaders including President Tayyip Erdoğan, who has again sailed the possibility of a new cross-border offensive. “We are constantly reminding our American counterparts that they need to prevent the cooperation they have with the terrorist organization […]
U.S. Military Reinforcement in Middle East Escalates Tensions with Iran
The United States military reported the arrival of F-15 fighter jets in the Middle East, observing an escalation of tensions with Iran. The deployment comes just a week after Washington cautioned of boosting its military presence in the region. According to the military, the fighter jets, typically based in the United Kingdom, have reached the […]
Tensions Rise as Brazil Vetoes Venezuela’s BRICS Entry
Since its endeavour to join BRICS was vetoed by Brazil at the latest meeting of the trading bloc in Kazan, Russia last week, Venezuela’s government has undertaken a series of provocations against its South American neighbour, including calling back its ambassador in Brasília. So far, however, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro – who followed the summit […]
U.S. B-52 Deployment to Middle East Raises Tensions with Iran
US B-52 bombers have reached the Middle East, the US military stated a day after Washington reported their deployment in a caution to Iran. The Pentagon expressed the deployment was made to defend the U.S. citizens and forces in the region, the defence of Israel, and de-escalation via deterrence and dialogue. Experts said that the […]
North Korea’s ICBM Test Escalates Tensions Ahead of U.S. Election
The political strains on the Korean Peninsula took another surprising turn recently, leaving international spectators on edge. On October 31, 2024, North Korea executed a significant ICBM test, firing the newly created Hwasong-19 missile. This event observed the first intercontinental ballistic missile takeoff since last December and highlighted North Korea’s advancing missile technology. North Korean […]
Crisis Deepens in Gaza and Lebanon as Israeli Attacks Escalate
Israel continuously conducted the attacks as the humanitarian crisis in both Gaza and Lebanon deteriorated. States in northern Gaza, which has been under an Israeli blockade since early October, are particularly difficult. Despite the increased death toll and worsening plight of those still living in northern Gaza, ceasefire discussions that have resumed in Qatar are […]
Israel’s Retaliation Against Iran Marks a Dangerous Turning Point
Israel’s October 26 retaliatory hit on Iran indicates that there’s no going back. Though leaders on both flanks played down the possibility of future strikes, direct aggression between the two largest militaries in the region is now a fact of their feud. The battle that nobody wants is framing ever closer. In the latest escalation, […]
Sudan’s Strategic Position and the Growing Terror Threat from Sahel to Yemen
The disorder that has engulfed Sudan since the war began in April 2023 could make the country a nexus for terrorism that links violent extremists in the Sahel with terror groupings in Somalia and even Yemen. Civilian control is the best way to stop terrorism from taking root in Sudan. Sudan’s military leaders ousted Hamdok […]
China’s Intensified Military Manoeuvres Spark International Concerns
China’s fresh military manoeuvres near Taiwan have lifted eyebrows, with defence officers from the self-governed island giving stern cautions regarding the potential consequences of these activities. September 2024 has noticed notable escalations, especially as Beijing has executed multiple drills simulating blockades and attacks on Taiwanese territories, dispatching military aircraft and naval vessels repeatedly across the […]