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Description: In light of the recently agreed Gaza ceasefire deal, the Iranian – lined Houthis announced continuance in their attacks in the Bab al – Mandab strait. Abdul Malik al – Houthi, the leader of the group stated continued monitoring on the implementation of the agreement and warned of possible future attacks if the ceasefire agreement faulters. Houthi attacks severely impacted the world trade economy as the Bab al – Mandab strait is one of the key chokeholds in the maritime shipping industry. Impact: With Iran’s regional proxies in Hezbollah and Hamas plundered, the Houthis remain one of the most influential groups threatening regional security and e
Description: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has visited Ukraine in a meeting where a 100 – year cooperation agreement has been signed between the two countries. UK has pledged its support to Ukraine in military aid, healthcare, economy and infrastructure development in a period of time when the war enters its third year. President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Starmer discussed possible NATO accession for Ukraine, additional troop training and military support in the upcoming months. Impact: With the political transition in the US and the mixed signals regarding support coming from the Trump administration, Ukraine would be looking to facilitate furt
Description: Power cuts have been implemented by local Ukrainian government in the regions of Prykarpattia and Lviv as massive Russian aerial attacks targeted critical Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s energy company, preventively introduced power cuts in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk in an expected resurgence of attacks in those regions as well. President Zelenskyy has further requested support from NATO and the US to provide more help. Russia have stated that Ukraine used British and US supplied missiles in their attacks and would respond in kind. Impact: As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters unchartered territ
Description: According to the United Nations more than 5,600 people have been killed only in 2024 due to gang violence in Haiti, which caused for a further humanitarian crisis to be exacerbated. Gangs held up to 80% of the nation’s capital as the UN has difficulties deploying a peacekeeping mission in country with a possible expected veto from China in the Security Council. Troops from Kenya have been deployed with little to no avail as weapons continued to enter the country and ended up in the ownership of the gangs. Impact: Without increased involvement from the US and the UN the situation in Haiti is expected to worsen significantly as the humanitarian cr
Description: After the inauguration of President – elect Daniel Chapo, civil unrest in Mozambique reached new levels of violence and protest. The streets have been filled with police presence, while protestors aim to topple the government in a suspected rigged election which gave power to Daniel Chapo. With the prison escape incident in Dec, elevated ISIS – M presence in the country, the country’s violent escalation is imminent. Despite reassurances from Daniel Chapo, civil unrest and violence are far from over as hospitals are full of wounded civilians. Impact: With elevated levels of violence, terrorist presence and Mozambique’s police and military widely
Description: India has introduced the first three warships in the Project 17A stealth frigate initiative which aimed to embolden India’s maritime presence and strategic significance in the region. In the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were introduced as India’s ultimate response for regional marine warfare self – reliance and defense leader. The warships would cohabitate with the Indian Bison Division of the military which emphasized the country’s unification as a regional military power. Impact: With geo – strategic competition in the Indo – Pacific gaining tr
Description: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Russia is planning to conduct sophisticated acts of terrorism and sabotage across the globe using proxies such as the countries from the Eastern European bloc. He mentioned the aerial fires and similar sabotage attempts which could possibly cripple several industrial sectors within the EU, especially transportation and logistics. The activities are suspected to have been conducted by the Russian GRU (Military Intelligence Service) which is widely known to have global operational capabilities. Impact: Several government officials have warned of heightened sabotage activities by Russia within EU co
Description: NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the operation “Baltic Sentry” to be launched soon which would enhance Europe and NATO’s maritime security in the Baltic Sea. The operation has been announced after several sabotage operations by Russia’s “shadow fleet” intensified in the last couple of months. The operation would undertake raised patrol levels, enhanced control measures and seizure of all suspected activities. Impact: Russia’s sabotage activities through its shadow fleet of ships has significant impact in the war with Ukraine. NATO and EU countries should be expected to enlarge security measures on all operational levels since the sh
Description: News agencies worldwide reported the historical ceasefire agreement reached by both Hamas and Israel. The six – weeklong ceasefire was expected to commence on 19 Jan 2025 with a concise plan laid out by mediators from the US, Qatar and Egypt. The Israeli Knesset is expected to approve the agreement on 16 Jan 2025 which would be conducted in three separate phases and include hostage releases from both sides with the final phase being the reconstruction of Gaza. Impact: The imminence of the ceasefire agreement indicates de – escalation of the raging conflict and possible temporary stabilization of the regional security and geopolitical situation.
Description: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht met with representatives from France, Germany and the UK to discuss further steps in lifting sanctions against Iran and their nuclear program development. All the parties have been reserved in their statements as discussions were deemed constructive and promising. Iran is looking to resurrect their nuclear program and reignite negotiations regarding the lifting of sanctions against the country before Donald Trump assumes the US Presidency. EU countries are willing to negotiate terms under which Iran wouldn’t abuse the program to develop nuclear weapons. Impact: With suffering loses through its proxies