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Adoption of new technologies raises cybersecurity need

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INT

These technologies are being adopted in the context of hybrid working and global digital supply chain integration. These technologies promise improved efficiency, service…

Afghanistan’s marginalised groups face increasing woes

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…

Criminal groups hinder international peacebuilding

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of criminal organisations in conflicts.

Yemeni separatist forces will face pressure

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YEMEN

Hadhramaut is an important governorate, because of both its location and its comparative wealth. Increasing competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in…

Nigerian jihadists will increase humanitarian risks

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NIGERIA

The scale and scope of these attacks attest to the group’s increasing geographical reach since it overran and defeated Abubakar Shekau’s Boko Haram faction last year in its…

China’s army will step up reform efforts

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CHINA

This was consistent with a long-running emphasis on preparing the PLA for future warfare that involves new types of informational and technological dynamics. One effect will be to…

Kenyan police will not solve Haiti’s security woes

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HAITI/KENYA

The UN-backed operation would involve numerous countries, but Kenya would provide most of the personnel. Gangs have violently seized control of large areas of Haiti, particularly…

Cyber threat intelligence is useful but has pitfalls

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INTERNATIONAL

Multiple actors seek to do harm online for a variety of reasons -- from financial to political motivations. This is creating a new industry: cyber threat intelligence (CTI).

Guterres reforms shake up UN agency dynamics

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INTERNATIONAL

Member state representatives are expected to use the opportunity to debate long-awaited reforms to the UN development system and make it clear which elements of UN…

Near-term IMF funds are ample, but more may be needed

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INTERNATIONAL

IMF funding dynamics.