Under The Radar
‘Under The Radar’ uncovers political risk events around the world overlooked by mainstream media. By detecting hidden risks, we keep you ahead of the pack and ready for new opportunities.
Guest Post: Jacinda Ardern Backing Social Media Ethics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern proves to be a breath of fresh air in the current world of global politics.
Parliamentary elections in Kosovo
On 7 October Kosovo went to the polls. Vetëvendosje was the single largest party. Meaning ‘self-determination’, Vetëvendosje has a history of being a protest movement that has criticised the role of the international community in Kosovo.
Western Balkans: A ‘Mini-Schengen’ Zone
Leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia declared they would implement a mini-Schengen zone with free movement of goods, capital, services, & people
Chile: Impact of US-China trade war
Chile, the leader among Latin American economies, is finding itself in a tricky situation to increase economic growth.
South Africa: Attempts at Continental Diplomacy
Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa is seeking to regain the respect and authority it held in its early years of democracy.
Kyrgyzstan: Risk of a third revolution?
Notwithstanding the recent violent unrest in Kyrgyzstan, Atambayev’s saga is unlikely to lead to a violent overthrow of the government, which occurred in the country in 2005 and 2010.
An Indian Space Odyssey: Security and Economy
Several ISRO initiatives concerning the Indian space programme have been conducted. These reflect India’s growing wealth and technological capability.
Papuan Separatists Unification Unlikely to Stabilize
West Papuan separatist groups have recently united under a single banner. However, internal conflict and a determined Indonesian government will likely lead to a deterioration in the security environment in Indonesia’s Papua Province. This will increase the risk of disruption to mining operations in the resource-rich province.
Sanctions and social media: Civil unrest and Iran-US relations
Recent domestic and international developments have negatively affected the stability of the Iranian regime.
Cameroon: Escalating Crisis in the Anglophone Regions
The escalation in Anglophone Cameroon began about two years ago and shows no signs of resolution. The international community should encourage the Cameroonian government and Anglophone separatists into meaningful dialogue.
