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State role will entrench Syrian-Lebanese drugs trade

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SYRIA/LEBANON

Key to the new pattern is the increased association of state and state-linked actors with the trade in narcotics, primarily Captagon and hashish. The new environment creates risks…

Instability will hinder any economic recovery in Haiti

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HAITI

The political and security crisis that emerged from President Jovenel Moise’s assassination in July, coupled with the impacts of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake the following month…

Airline modernisation raises new cybersecurity risks

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INT

Older aircraft will be replaced with newer, more fuel-efficient models. These modern aircraft also have increased connectivity, which inevitably increases cybersecurity risks.

African populations are vulnerable to falsified drugs

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AFRICA

Substandard and falsified drugs in Africa.

Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues

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ECUADOR

He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…

Further action needed to reinforce Mexico rule of law

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MEXICO

The executive's main response to the credibility crisis triggered by the Iguala disappearances in September, its ten-point rule of law plan unveiled on November 28, coupled with…

Cyber conflict will probably become more destructive

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INTERNATIONAL

Although Orangeworm is not believed to be state-backed, governments are prioritising the development of offensive cyberweapons but deploying them in different ways. These range…

US case against Turkish bank complicates ties further

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TURKEY

The state-owned bank has been indicted in New York for its role in helping Tehran evade US sanctions. Ankara alleges that the charges are politically motivated and has looked to…

Digital finance erodes anti-money laundering regime

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INT

Money laundering activities are underpinned by existing digital technologies within financial systems, and are intensifying with the emergence of fintech.

Military force will exacerbate violence in El Salvador

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EL SALVADOR

Another body, found on March 15, is believed to be that of a policeman but is yet to be identified. Since early 2015, murder rates have soared, with police officers in particular…