Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.
ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.
Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed.
Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.
Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule.
The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.
Ukraine’s recent drone attack on Russia shows how potent weaponised UAS can be, both on and off the battlefield.
Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists.
The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations.
Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation.
Local populations feel the effects of climate change, but new research shows only indirect links to violent extremism.
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