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The new power play in Africa: Russia, China and the shifting sands of influence

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Africa’s geopolitical landscape is changing, driven by the active involvement of Russia and China. Russia has had a hand in Africa for some time, but China’s recent involvement is further impacting historic colonial structures and patterns. Vestiges of Africa’s colonial past are still evident in its regimented zones of influence and in the political and [...]

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The subtle traps of sophisticated social engineering

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Social engineering is on the rise. Increasingly sophisticated attacks are testing our ability to recognise scams and challenging businesses’ cybersecurity protocols. Orchestrators of such schemes exploit psychological vulnerabilities, targeting the human element of security systems rather than relying on conventional technological tactics. Their methods involve manipulating individuals so that they inadvertently reveal confidential information that

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Flashpoint Caucasus: the unresolved tensions of Nagorno-Karabakh

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Unresolved tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus region could develop into an international issue, unless a peace deal can be negotiated. The Caucasus – a transcontinental region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea – is on the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is a bustling melting pot of diverse ethnic groups,

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Ice, oil and influence: the strategic stakes of Arctic sovereignty

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The Arctic region is fast becoming a geopolitical hotbed of interest. Extreme changes in weather are reshaping the Arctic landscape – once viewed as an isolated, icy expanse. The warmer climate has unveiled new sea shipping routes and revealed a bounty of previously inaccessible natural resources, including oil, gas and minerals – attracting the attention of the

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The West’s Tightrope: Balancing diplomacy and power in the Red Sea

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Global attention continues to focus on the Red Sea region where the conflict is getting worse. Having started with a series of calculated moves by regional powers, it is threatening to develop into a terrible conflict with potentially far-reaching consequences. Military clashes continue to increase, geopolitical tensions are rising and a humanitarian crisis is likely.

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Austria, Hungary: Choose your friends wisely!

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Russian intelligence agencies like the KGB, now rebranded as the FSB, the GRU and the SVR have, for some years, been quietly and discreetly infiltrating the EU. Countries like Austria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the Baltics are all the subject of their attention. Russian influence is now much stronger in Europe than people realise. For

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Ten positive events in 2023 – Change? Yes, for the better

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It’s the time of year for reflection. Let’s face it, globally, we have been hit hard economically and geopolitically. The Russia–Ukraine war and now the Israeli–Palestine conflict – with the horrendous loss of life and wanton destruction – have impacted families and businesses all around the world. A constant diet of doom and gloom is

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Checkmate or stalemate: The global standoff between world leaders and citizens

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From the beginning of 2023, the geopolitical landscape has been marked by a series of escalating tensions and civil unrest – evidence of deep-seated economic, political and social discord across the globe. Some analysts are questioning whether businesses should expect civil unrest on a global scale, which could significantly impact market stability and operational continuity. China’s

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard given the green light for terrorism

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It is now clear that operations of the terrorist group Hamas are being funded by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. Furthermore, there are reports of plans by the IRGC to carry out terrorist attacks on non-military Western targets, in an attempt to deter countries from

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The deterioration of India–China relations: the battle for influence in South Asia

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India and China have long viewed each other’s global aspirations with suspicion. While their proximity makes them economically intertwined, their histories and geopolitical agendas have made their relationship fraught with distrust. India hopes for a multipolar international order in which New Delhi has a strong voice. Beijing wants to be a counterbalance to the US

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