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The modern battlefield is transparent. A soldier moving without understanding aerial observation, electronic signatures, and enemy sensing operates at a fatal disadvantage. Conversely, soldiers employing unmanned systems extend their reach, […]
Attend any drone warfare conference, and you will likely hear the same refrain: There is no silver bullet when it comes to drone defense. This is often followed by presentations […]
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has left the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the November 2022 deal that ended the brutal civil war between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), in tatters. The two-year civil war left 600,000 dead and was considered one of the world’s most lethal conflicts. The TPLF and Ethiopian […] The post Ethiopia’s Renewed War Could Engulf the Broader Region appeared first on The Soufan Center .
Between aid and interest: the case for smarter energy partnerships / Pub Affairs Bruxelles (Sep 29, 2026) jorik Tue, 09/29/2026 - 21:38 Link https://www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-analysis/between-aid-and-interest-th… Media type Globe User Louise van Schaik
The coming withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces marks a significant moment in Iraq’s tumultuous recent history. Yet with the Middle East war bringing conflict to the country and questions surrounding the state’s capacity to assert its authority, the significance is mainly symbolic.
يمثل الانسحاب الوشيك لقوات التحالف الذي تقوده الولايات المتحدة لحظة مهمة في تاريخ العراق الحديث المضطرب. لكن مع جرّ حرب الشرق الأوسط البلاد إلى الصراع والأسئلة المحيطة بقدرة الدولة على فرض سلطتها، فإن هذه الأهمية لا تعدو كونها رمزية.
This week on Hold Your Fire! , Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga about renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, how the conflict could unfold, the risks of regional escalation and whether diplomacy can still stop the slide into all-out war.
Crisis Group expert Daniel Akech examines how President Kiir’s call for fresh elections aims to weaken his opponents, and may pave the way to worsening armed conflict
