Security
China, South Korea reset bilateral ties
The two countries have made some progress, and this development is an important step in terms of North Korea-related security issues, but underlying differences remain and a continued positive trajectory is not yet certain.
The Security Briefing: Yemen in 2018
As we celebrate the new year, the war in Yemen rages. What is the future of this conflict that pits Saudi Arabia coalition forces against Houthis and Iran?
5 Africa stories to watch in 2018
From widely known, to worrying to weird, here are five developing stories to watch in Africa as we kick off 2018.
Right-wing extremism in America: A growing threat?
The violence committed by right-wing extremists against counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, drew the world’s attention to a seemingly new threat emerging in the United States. Linda Schlegel assesses the risks
Will the North Korea crisis hit boiling point in 2018?
Will 2018 bring us closer to peace on the North Korea issue, or will we teeter more precariously on the nuclear precipice?
Turkey’s terrorist threat a year after the Reina shooting
A year after the deadly New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul, Turkey continues to face a heightened threat from radical Islamist militants. However, security forces have become increasingly proficient in countering cells operating within the country.
Under the Radar: Hezbollah and Iran find new strength in Latin America
Is anyone paying attention to Hezbollah and Iran’s presence in Latin America?
Europe’s main challenge in 2018 will come from within
European leaders enter the new year with a number of serious challenges on their agenda: from Russia, from the US, but mainly – from the erosion of democratic values in Europe itself.
Turkey’s 2018 risk outlook
Turkey is likely to face unrest, foreign policy tensions, an unsettled economy, and terrorist threats in 2018. But that won’t stop Erdogan from cementing his authoritarian trajectory and expanding regional influence.
Italy’s emerging terrorist threat
The recent apprehension of the Moroccan Nabil Benhamir in Genoa has sparked renewed interest for Rome’s counterterrorism strategy. Although Italy is a high symbolic country and despite the Islamic State’s repeated calls for attacks, the country has not suffered a major jihadist terrorist attack – yet.
