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In The News

26 Nov 2026
If the war does not stop and the partition of Sudan solidifies, it will represent a turning point for the region and the African continent. Newsweek

Joseph Tucker

Senior Analyst, Horn of Africa
1 Jun 2026
Prime Minister Abiy will be confident that he will be re-elected. This shouldn't obscure the fact that there are various internal insecurity issues [in Ethiopia]. BBC

Magnus Taylor

Deputy Project Director, Horn of Africa
29 May 2026
Israel and Hezbollah have entered a very dangerous escalatory cycle. If the situation continues along this path, it could have disastrous consequences for Lebanon. DW

David Wood

Senior Analyst, Lebanon
26 May 2026
If the talks [between the U.S. and Iran] break down, a return to hostilities will be inevitable – its costs and risks notwithstanding. The Hill

Ali Vaez

Senior Adviser to the President & Project Director, Iran
24 May 2026
Progress on violence is far from being achieved [in Ecuador]. It is evident that the situation in Ecuador has reached unprecedented levels. Al Jazeera

Glaeldys González Calanche

Analyst, Southern Andes
14 May 2026
Xi wants to create a lasting and strong impression in Trump’s mind that China will be willing to go to any length that’s necessary to safeguard its interests over Taiwan. Bloomberg

William Yang

Senior Analyst, North East Asia

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