...Oxford Analytica Significance Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine exacerbated supply chain disruptions in the region, raising food and energy prices. South-east Asian leaders have not isolated Russia, but the war has reinforced doubts among them about its reliability as an arms supplier. Impacts...

... that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 Yemen ME/NAF international relations politics civil war defence foreign policy...

... international relations politics civil war government human rights military opposition rebellion security talks war Infographic exploring the M23 rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A chart shows trends of conflict incidents and fatalities since 2022. A series of four maps...

... and paying more for resident US forces. Although Kim Jong-un mistrusts Trump, he could be tempted by potential nuclear recognition and a new Southern government offering aid. China will raise economic pressure on North Korea to rein in its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. © Oxford Analytica 2025. All...

... or recommendations that may be relied on. Where links to external websites are provided, this does not indicate that Oxford Analytica or Emerald agree with, endorse or have checked for accuracy the contents of said sites. 2025 Lebanon ME/NAF Israel international relations politics aid civil war...

... border conflict civil war foreign policy rebellion sanctions security talks war CONGO-KINSHASA: The M23 rebellion yesterday claimed to have 'liberated' Goma, the largest town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Nevertheless, fighting remains ongoing in various parts...

... foreign investment foreign policy foreign trade government employment finance fiscal health pharmaceutical technology war Google’s European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland (Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images) On March 17 Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin is scheduled to meet US...

... social arms civil war defence employment government growth human rights military opposition protest regional security war PALESTINIANS: Israel's operations In Jenin refugee camp continue today, after residents yesterday started to evacuate the area. Dubbed Iron Wall, the operation...

... international relations politics foreign policy gas government metals policy sanctions talks war Metals & mining HUNGARY: Representatives of EU member states are meeting today to discuss extending the bloc's economic sanctions against Russia. The 15 extant sanctions packages need...

... relations politics electricity energy foreign policy infrastructure military policy security shipping war Infographic exploring seabed power and data infrastructure and their vulnerability to deniable attacks. Two maps show major undersea data and energy cables. The second half...

... health military police policy terrorism war legislation employment public sector Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman (Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday...

... security war ISRAEL: Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's resignation, announced yesterday, will take effect on March 6. Shortly after the announcement, the army's Southern Command head, Major General Yaron Finkelman, also resigned. Besides the Hamas attacks, Halevi's relations with the government...

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...Oxford Analytica Significance Russia's sophisticated underwater reconnaissance capabilities pose a significant threat to the global underwater cable network vital for international communication, financial transactions and trade. Impacts For as long as the war in Ukraine continues, further...

.../ISRAEL international relations politics aid civil war defence foreign policy government human rights military reform regional security war Displaced Palestinians returning to northern Gaza after the ceasefire took effect on January 19, 2025 (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images...

... MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA economy growth oil prices war MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA: The oil price for Brent Spot, which is a key component of growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), fell from its recent seven-month high to reach USD80.4 per barrel today. The World Bank's latest...

... social civil war defence government military rebellion regional security war SYRIA: Reuters today reported that talks were underway between the United States, Turkey, Syria and the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), suggesting that negotiators were "showing more...

... civil war defence government military regional security shipping war MIDDLE EAST: Shipping companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd yesterday said that they would monitor the situation in the Red Sea, but vessels would not return to the area yet. This followed statements, also yesterday, by Abdel...

... invasion talks war UKRAINE: Opinion poll data published yesterday by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that most Ukrainians will not support a peace deal with Russia based on significant concessions by Kyiv. Respondents were asked whether they would support four different...

... international relations politics defence government military regional security talks war ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS: Qatar, Egypt and the United States yesterday announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on a phased ceasefire deal, to go into effect on January 19. The first phase, lasting 42 days, would...