Political and security risk updates from around the world. This week: DR Congo government announces it is delaying next month’s presidential election until 2018; Venezuelan president passes government’s 2017 budget without approval of congress; Iraqi government and Kurdish forces launch long-awaited campaign to retake Mosul from Islamic State; and more.
Tag: Thailand
The weekly briefing, 13 September 2016: High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition sets out roadmap for transition from civil war, two brothers arrested in west London on suspicion of planning Paris-style terrorist attack, General Khalifa Haftar’s forces seize key oil terminals in Libya’s ‘oil crescent’
Political and security risk updates from around the world. This week: High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition sets out roadmap for transition from civil war, two brothers arrested in west London on suspicion of planning Paris-style terrorist attack, General Khalifa Haftar’s forces seize key oil terminals in Libya’s ‘oil crescent’ held by supporters of UN-backed Libyan government.
The weekly briefing, 16 August 2016: New figures reveal extent of pan-European economic slowdown, clashes with Islamic State as Iraqi government and Kurdish forces begin encircling Mosul, Boko Haram releases video purportedly showing abducted Chibok schoolgirls
Political and security risk updates from around the world. This week: Newly-announced figures reveal extent of pan-European economic slowdown; clashes commence after Iraqi government and Kurdish troops begin encircling Mosul ahead of offensive to recapture city from Islamic State; Boko Haram releases video purportedly showing abducted Chibok schoolgirls; and more.
The weekly briefing, 2 August 2016: United Kingdom begins to feel negative economic consequences of Brexit decision, al-Nusra Front changes name and splits from al-Qaeda, Thailand’s ruling junta cracking down on dissent ahead of constitutional referendum
Political and security risk updates from around the world. This week: United Kingdom begins to feel negative economic consequences of decision by small majority of British voters to leave European Union; al-Nusra Front in Syria changes name and splits from al-Qaeda; Thailand’s ruling junta cracking down on dissent ahead of scheduled constitutional referendum that could strengthen its authority; and more.
The weekly briefing, 12 May 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Surprise winner in Panama’s presidential election heralds new era for the country, tensions in Thailand reach new high as prime minister ousted from office, Finland strengthens relationship with Sweden and NATO amid increasing fears of Russian expansionism, and more.
The weekly briefing, 24 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Removal of Bogota’s mayor threatens Colombia’s peace process, Ukraine signs EU partnership agreement as Putin signs annexation of Crimea, Russia holds large-scale military exercises along border with Finland, and more.
The weekly briefing, 10 February 2013
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Muslim civilians flee Central African Republic capital, ex-guerrilla leader takes lead in El Salvador presidential election, violent protests spread across Bosnia-Herzegovina, and more.
The weekly briefing, 2 December 2013
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Nigerian Army kills Boko Haram fighters in air strike, political divisions reopen in Thailand, Iran and the P5+1 reach agreement, and more.
