Article: Reuters Mali is facing a dangerous new phase of instability as coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and separatist rebels raise fears of fragmentation. According to Reuters, long-standing Tuareg separatists in the north appear to be tactically aligning with Islamist militants, intensifying pressure on the military-led government. These developments come after years of coups, weakened central authority, and the withdrawal… Read more »
Article: Reuters The Reuters article explains why the United Arab Emirates believes it no longer needs OPEC, highlighting a mix of economic, political, and strategic factors. Economically, the UAE has successfully diversified, with non-oil sectors now making up over three-quarters of its GDP, reducing reliance on coordinated oil policy. At the same time, OPEC production quotas limited the UAE’s ability… Read more »
Aritcle: The Guardian The Guardian article reports a sharp uptick in Somali piracy, with multiple ships hijacked in quick succession, signaling a potential return of a threat that had been largely contained since the early 2010s. The resurgence is closely tied to reduced international naval patrols, as Western and regional forces shift focus toward conflicts in the Middle East, leaving… Read more »
