Tag: Regional Stability
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US Explores Possible Review of Uganda Security Ties After Muhoozi Tweets
Overview: The US Reconsiders Uganda Security Ties The United States is reportedly weighing a review of its security partnership with Uganda in response to controversial social media posts by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s top military officer and the son of President Yoweri Museveni. The discussions signal a rare moment of friction between Kampala and…
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This Week in Peace #113: Key Peace Developments Across Africa and South Asia
Overview This week in peace reporting highlights three pivotal updates shaping regional stability: the Democratic Republic of Congo’s peacekeeping mission facilitating the repatriation of former rebels, renewed violence in Jonglei which may jeopardize South Sudan’s peace prospects, and comments from Pakistan’s acting president linking sustainable development to regional peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Taken together, these…
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What to Know About ASEAN-China Talks on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Background: Why a Code of Conduct Matters The discussions between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over a Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea have stretched for more than two decades. The central aim of these talks is to establish a set of binding guidelines that reduce miscalculation, deter…
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What You Should Know About ASEAN-China Talks on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
What is at stake in the ASEAN-China COC talks? The ongoing discussions between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea have been described as lengthy and intricate. More than two decades of negotiations reflect a combination of competing territorial claims, strategic interests,…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions: A Worrying Flashpoint for South Asia
Introduction: A Quiet Yet Perilous Front Line The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has long been a conduit for conflict and a mirror of broader regional frictions. In recent times, sporadic clashes, cross-border militant activity, and political brinkmanship around the Durand Line have elevated what experts describe as a simmering crisis into a potential regional…
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Strategic reset in Washington: ‘Good news’ for Pakistan
Overview: A New US Approach to South Asia The United States appears to be recalibrating its approach to South Asia, signaling a strategic reset that could have tangible benefits for Pakistan. As Washington revises its broader regional outlook, experts and policymakers see room for closer security cooperation, economic engagement, and a shared focus on counterterrorism.…
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Blockade or Strikes: Why the US Might Choose a Non-Kinetic Route Against Iran
Introduction: A New Path in US-Iran Tactics Recent discussions among Iran analysts have spotlighted a strategic shift: the United States could pivot from potential kinetic strikes to a non-kinetic approach, notably a blockade. In a Sunday interview with 103FM, Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), outlined how such…
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Shettima’s Davos and Guinea Mission: Nigeria Reclaims a Frontline Global Voice
Nigeria Reasserts Its Global Policy Voice Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission spanning Switzerland’s Davos gathering and Guinea-Conakry. He announced that Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations, underscoring the country’s renewed readiness to shape conversations on trade, security, and development…
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CENTCOM Chief Visits Israel Amid U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East
Overview of the Visit Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of the United States Central Command, traveled to Israel for high-level discussions with senior Israeli officials, underscoring Washington’s focus on Middle East security amid a broader U.S. military buildup. The trip, reported by multiple Hebrew-language outlets, signals ongoing coordination between Washington and its regional partners as…
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CENTCOM Chief Visits Israel Amid U.S. Military Buildup in the Mideast
Overview: A High-Level Stop in Israel In a move that underscores the United States’ enhanced attention to the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), traveled to Israel for a series of high-level discussions with senior government and military officials. The visit comes as Washington signals a broader military buildup…