In our latest commentary piece, we look at six key regions for violent extremist groups in 2022:
🔸US & W Europe
🔹Post-Soviet Space
🔸Afghanistan
🔹Iraq & Syria
🔸Sahel, Maghreb & Sub-Saharan Africa
🔹The Indian Subcontinent, South & SE Asia
Read now➡️ https://t.co/byOGtuVqlI
Our first #MENA report for July is now out! In this edition we cover:
🔸Protestors storm parliament in Tobruk, #Libya
🔹Kais Saied confirms constitution referendum on 25 July in #Tunisia
🔸#Iraq PM visits #SaudiArabia and #Iran
⬇️Read it here⬇️
https://t.co/STGpWMw6U0
Our second #MENA report for June is now out! In this edition we cover:
🔸#Algeria cuts trade ties with Spain
🔹#Russia and #Iran try to talk #Turkey out of military op. in #Syria
🔸#Sadr orders his bloc to withdraw from #Iraqi parliament
⬇️Read it here⬇️
https://t.co/Ft5E1upFRZ
6 years ago today, on 16 June 2016, Jo Cox was murdered while on her way to a constituency surgery in Batley and Spen. Those closest to Jo lost a devoted mum, daughter, sister, wife, friend, and colleague. The UK lost a talented parliamentarian, campaigner, and humanitarian.
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#Russia's war in #Ukraine has led to global geopolitical shifts, giving #Turkey the confidence to declare another military operation in #Syria. What are the possible implications for the region?
Read our analysis here:
➡️https://t.co/nxJAkb6YSE
Our first #MENA report for June is now out! In this edition, we cover:
🔸#Egypt announces new golden licenses to attract investors
🔹#Yemen ceasefire extended by two months
🔸#Iraq Parliament criminalises normalisation with Israel
⬇️Read it here⬇️
https://t.co/YT7Ks7BY43
Despite a lull in #terrorist attacks across #Egypt in the past few years, the Sinai region has recently seen an uptick in attacks, notably from the #IslamicState branch operating there.
Read our brief analysis of the situation here:
➡️https://t.co/3AzORaN1Ss
As #Pakistan's ties with #Taliban-ruled #Afghanistan worsen, @ForeignAffairs looks into how + why Islamabad miscalculated its interests.
Our Sept 2021 piece looked at how regional security would deteriorate with the Taliban in full control of Afghanistan
https://t.co/PD5VjKEmPF
The Taliban are now in power in Afghanistan, but is their rule stable? Recent infighting in the group indicates otherwise.
Our article outlines the local and foreign groups that can potentially exert pressure on Taliban rule and cause political tensions.
➡️https://t.co/uIJovSlb6m
The #US has removed 5 groups from its foreign terrorist organisation (#FTO) list.
These groups include Aum Shinrikyo (Japan), Basque Fatherland & Liberty (N Spain), Kahane Chai (Israel), Majlis Shura Al-Mujahideen (Gaza), and Gama'a al-Islamiyya (Egypt)
https://t.co/HFipfbdj2G
Our second #MENA report for May is now out! In this edition, we cover:
🔸#Egypt to privatise 12 state and army-owned companies
🔹#UAE President dies, successor appointed
🔸Pro #Hezbollah bloc loses majority in #Lebanon elections
⬇️Read it here⬇️
https://t.co/yGrFI9Dztv
Great to mark the opening of the third round of @MayorofLondon#SharedEndeavourFund.
Apply now for grants of up to £45k to fund projects that counter violent extremism in London.
https://t.co/qH4ti9nsG4
The #lebanonelections2022 saw a swing of support away from pro-#Hezbollah parties to independents and civil society activists. Is this a sign of things to come in #Lebanon?
Check our analysis of the situation here:
➡️https://t.co/Ln02oXdcrc
Our first #MENA report for May is now out! In this edition, we cover:
🔸#Libya temporarily resumes oil production
🔹#SaudiArabia sees fastest GDP growth in a decade
🔸#Syria Presidency announces appointment of new Minister of Defence
⬇️Read it here⬇️
https://t.co/qRjZO4ucxq
What does the unrest in #Suweida mean for the stability of southern #Syria?
In our latest article, we examine the dynamics driving the recent protests that have gripped this region & what the future holds.
➡️https://t.co/0k1uvwbNjk
However, the findings relay the urgency of dealing with what is growing into an acute national security threat and one that needs to be systemically addressed.
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A new independent review on #terroism in the #UK prison system has been released.
The report found serious systemic failings with potentially grave national security implications.
We've drawn out the main findings & key recommendations 🔽
https://t.co/E0bPb3N2ed
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Overall this is a damning assessment of failings and capacity shortages within prisons.
Yet it is also unsurprising, given that practitioners and prison staff have been citing issues for years.
https://t.co/xLLBZMtQQ2
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