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Political Turmoil and National Security: Analyzing the Impact of Martial Law in South Korea.

The situation in South Korea, marked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, reflects deep political divisions. Tensions between the government and opposition parties have intensified over budget…

December 3, 2024South Korea

Conflict Governance

Tension Rises Between Somalia And Jubbaland

Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as "Madobe." The Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu authorized the request,…

November 29, 2024Al Shabaab, Jubbaland, Kenya, Somalia

Governance ideology Intelligence ops

Russia’s Managed Opposition and Its Role in Western Perception

The Putin regime has skillfully deployed a controlled opposition, manipulated through coercion and repression, to weaken Russia's isolation and rehabilitate the image of Russians abroad. On November 17, an "anti-war"…

November 20, 2024Russia

Democracy Governance

Ethnic, Political, and Economic Challenges Under Gabon’s New Constitution

Gabonese voters approved the new Constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The proposed new Constitution sets out a vision of a presidency with a maximum of two terms but increases the…

November 19, 2024Gabon

Geopolitics Governance Intelligence ops

Russia Tests the Waters in Turning Georgia into a Confederation under the Cloak of Tbilisi Cooperation

In both Georgia and the breakaway region of Abkhazia, speculation is mounting that the Kremlin might be willing to appease the Georgian authorities by creating an illusion of returning control…

November 13, 2024Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia, Ukraine

Democracy Governance

Possible Outcomes of Constitutional Changes in the DRC

The prospect of changing the Constitution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is raising concerns of a potential "constitutional coup" for several reasons, largely rooted in the country's…

November 8, 2024DRC

Governance National Security Terrorism

Who is the New Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem?

In a leadership transition amid the ongoing wars in Lebanon and Gaza, Hezbollah’s Shura Council elected Shia cleric Naim Qassem as its new Secretary-General. The appointment follows the assassination by Israel of former…

November 6, 2024Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Lebanon

Governance Intelligence ops

The Kremlin suffered a crushing defeat in Moldova and is likely to resort to hybrid operations to destabilize the region.

In the wake of Moldova’s presidential runoff, pro-Western forces led by incumbent President Maia Sandu handed the Kremlin a significant loss. This setback deals a blow to Russia’s imperial ambitions…

November 4, 2024FSB, Moldova, Russia

Geopolitics Governance

Self-promotion in Mali and rapprochement in Niger: signs of domestic differences in junta-led states

Asimi Goita, (the junta leader of Mali since 2021) promoted himself and assumed the special title of "supreme" commander of the "land army". He went further to promote five other…

October 31, 2024Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Sahel

Governance

The search for Ayatollah Khamenei’s successor and rumors regarding his health

Discussion around Ayatollah Khamenei's successor has picked up for several reasons, beyond just the rumors about his health. Khamenei has been in power since 1989, making him one of the…

October 29, 2024Iran