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Malian authorities set a dangerous precedent of making terrorists legitimized

Malian authorities set a dangerous precedent on holding talks with terrorist organizations. Thus, at least at the continental and sub-Saharan levels, Bamako legitimizes jihadists that eventually might turn terrorist groups’…

February 13, 2020Al Qaeda, ISIS, Mali

Democracy Situation Reports

The Salvadorian President has to save the image of a democrat and the legitimacy of his actions

El Salvador’s president’s endeavor to reduce a crime in the country amid downfall of relations with the parliament markedly affected by cartels and criminal organizations, spur him on to the…

February 12, 2020ARENA, FMLN, GANA, MS-13, Nayib Bukele, Salvador

Governance Situation Reports

Ethnic conflict risks in Guinea are growing amid President Alpha Conde’s attempts to be re-elected for the third term

An on-going attempt to hold the constitutional referendum in Guinea may fuel tension among the ethnic groups in the country and cause confrontation in the country, externalities involved. Guinean President…

February 11, 2020Alpha Conde, Guinea

Situation Reports Terrorism

Any deal the US makes with the Taliban is likely to empower the latter

When the United States started the negotiations with the Taliban, the scale of hostilities decreased, but later the Taliban resumed participation in attacks. It was in the second half of 2019…

February 6, 2020Afghanistan, Pakistan, Taliban, USA

Democracy Situation Reports

Malawi Constitutional Court judgement challenges country’s democratic future

Malawi Constitutional Court judgement nullifying the results of 2019 election orders a new vote to be held almost a year after the disputed one. In light of this, the elites who…

February 5, 2020Malawi

Governance Situation Reports

Coronavirus epidemic in China may undermine Beijing clan’s position

The coronavirus fight in China could influence the alignment of political forces in the country. Ineffective and unsuccessful measures to fight the epidemic may make Xi Jinping’s give up lifelong…

February 4, 2020China, coronavirus

Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops Situation Reports

Iran continues to hide information on PS752 crash

Iran continues to hide evidences on PS752 flight hit by Iranian air-defense missiles. Ukraine released intercepted communications between Tehran Airport tower and second pilot of Iran's Aseman Airlines flight at…

February 3, 2020Iran, PS752

Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops Situation Reports

Is it worth tolerating humiliation by history manipulators?

Misinformation and manipulation of historical facts in the European information space will intensify as the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe is approaching. Amid the lack…

January 31, 2020history, Russia, WWII

Geopolitics Situation Reports

Morocco’s lawmakers created precedent in maritime law to reinforce control over waters

Lawmakers in Morocco integrated waters off the coast of Western Sahara into the country’s maritime territory, adopting two laws that extend its legal jurisdiction over the disputed former Spanish colony. The…

January 29, 2020China, Front Polisario, Morocco, Russia, Spain, Western Sahara

Conflict Situation Reports

Cameroonian rebel groups start rivalry for power and access to finances

Internal rivalry for power among the separatist groups in Cameroon caused clashes between them and played into the hands of the military. Clashes between Cameroon’s rebel groups have intensified in the…

January 24, 2020Cameroon

Situation Reports