Inside Islamic State’s Expansion Across Africa

Global Intelligence Briefing | 4 June: How close are the US and Iran to renewed conflict?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers Colombia’s presidential election runoff and the growing risk of militant violence, alongside Bolivia’s escalating political crisis and the prospect of a state of emergency. We also assess labour unrest in Portugal, the likelihood of further Russian strikes against Ukraine, Armenia’s parliamentary elections, the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, unrest risks in Somalia, protests in Kenya linked to an Ebola isolation centre, political uncertainty in Zimbabwe, and a fast-growing student-led protest movement in India. Delivery supported by AI.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 28 May: Could protests disrupt the FIFA World Cup in Mexico?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing covers teachers’ protests in Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Colombia’s presidential election and associated security risks, and Bolivia’s preparations for a possible state of emergency. We also assess Russia’s unprecedented attack on Kyiv, the Turkish government’s latest moves against the opposition CHP, continuing US–Iran negotiations amid renewed exchanges of strikes, intensified Israeli operations in Lebanon, political tensions in Senegal, election-related risks in Guinea and Ethiopia, and a major militant attack on a train carrying Pakistani security personnel in Balochistan. Delivery supported by AI.

Understanding Bolivia's Ongoing Unrest | Regional Flashpoints

Large-scale protests continue across Bolivia, causing widespread disruption and exacerbating existing economic pressures. Manfredi Pozzoli examines what's driving the unrest and what the outlook could be in the weeks ahead.

Global Intelligence Briefing | 21 May: How serious is the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa?

This week’s Global Intelligence Briefing examines escalating anti-government protests in Bolivia, growing concerns over Ukrainian interceptor shortages as Russia intensifies its strike campaign, and the continuing diplomatic deadlock between the United States and Iran. We also assess the killing of a senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria, the expanding Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, fuel-price protests in Kenya and Comoros, proposed restrictions on foreign influence in Uganda, the risk of electricity disruptions in Johannesburg, and severe flooding across southern and central China. Delivery supported by AI.

Inside Islamic State’s Expansion Across Africa

Africa has become Islamic State’s most active operational theatre. In this episode, Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the group’s growing presence across the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, Somalia, the DRC, and Mozambique, and what this could mean for regional stability and future security risks.