Terrorism

The latest attacks, following months of JNIM raids on Mali’s vital fuel supplies, show the need for negotiation at a regional, national and local level.

Following a panel event on West African security with foreign ministers of Ghana and Nigeria at Chatham House, Paul Ejime and Paul Melly join the podcast to discuss the ministers’ call for local security solutions in the region.

During an event at Chatham House, HE Yusuf Tuggar and HE Samuel Ablakwa also discussed ECOWAS, West Africa-France relations, and allegations of attacks on Christian communities in the region.

Europe has realized that engaging Tehran without leverage, interlocutors or credible pathways to change is unsustainable. But it should not abandon Iranians altogether.

A military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and an attempted coup in Benin are the latest tests for ECOWAS. But it is the ever-spreading Sahel security crisis that remains the greater challenge for regional leadership.

Stephen Farrell, Yossi Mekelberg, Sanam Vakil and Max Yoeli join the podcast to discuss whether a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza is possible.

The Lebanese government must stop shirking its responsibilities and push Hezbollah to disarm – taking advantage of the historic momentum in the region.

In this episode, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security HE Ambassador Bankole Adeoye shares his vision for a more peaceful and secure Africa.

Tensions over water have contributed to the outbreak of hostilities, but potential mediation by the World Bank could provide an important chance for engagement.

Yet Pakistan’s government shows little signs of engaging with the political solution required to end the conflict.

Israel’s killing of Nasrallah has dealt a devastating blow to Hezbollah. Where it goes from here is highly uncertain.

Gregg Carlstrom, Lina Khatib and Yossi Mekelberg join the podcast to discuss Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah and what this means for Lebanon and the region.

A selection of potted reviews from our sister journal International Affairs, by its book reviews editor Mariana Vieira.

A heavy-handed security response to what is widely judged to be a political crisis would be a clear indication that lessons from the past have not been learned.

The case of Britons allegedly working for Russian intelligence is just one example of how Moscow is actively disrupting normal life in Europe and the Baltic region.

Direct clashes between Israel and Iran have brought the Middle East to the brink of a regional war. Will both sides de-escalate or have tensions reached the point of no return?

The Houthis will not be discouraged, but the implications for Yemen and its people are dire.

President Noboa faces the daunting task of rooting out narco-terrorism and corruption. The international community must step up to prevent the country losing this gang-declared war.

From major elections to the AI boom, here are the issues six of our expert contributors expect to make the news in the year ahead.

The former top American general tells Lynne O’Donnell about the threat of China, how Ukraine has changed warfare and why the West must focus on Africa.

While Iran has denied involvement in the Hamas attacks on Israel, its backing of a regional ‘axis of resistance’ means it will have a major influence on whether the conflict spreads.

The latest episode of our weekly podcast discusses Iran’s role in the war in Gaza and Israel.

Episode 44 of our weekly podcast discusses President Biden’s visit to Israel and the prospects of an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza.

What does victory look like for Israel, and is it even achievable?

Episode 43 of our weekly podcast discusses the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the Israeli military response now underway in Gaza.

Who has been taken, what were Hamas’ motives, how common is mass hostage-taking and is there hope for the safe return of hostages?

Regional players have spent the last five years finding pragmatic solutions to end conflict and forge connections. Now they must address the issue they have sought to avoid.

Israel has been taken by surprise despite warnings by communities on Gaza’s border. Serious questions will be asked about Israel’s preparedness.

The attack will set back Israel’s plans for normalization with its neighbours – and could have implications for the war in Ukraine.

Episode 41 of our weekly podcast discusses whether the West should engage with the Taliban.

This paper examines the potential disruptive impacts that counterterrorism measures and sanctions can have on the work of humanitarian organizations in an armed conflict.

Strengthening the social contract, tackling governance failures, and replacing a counterterrorism imperative with a focus on human security are long overdue in the Western Sahel.

This paper aims to assist the region’s local authorities, and their key foreign backers, in understanding how transitional justice can provide alternative avenues for holding local ISIS members to account while contributing to the healing of communities.