International Crisis Group

US-Iran Conflict: Maritime Blockades and Energy Volatility

1898 clusters · 5849 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Trump predicts Iran conflict resolution will stabilize energy markets

The US-Iran conflict, which escalated following strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in late February 2026, continues to destabilize regional and global security. While the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and othe

Security crackdowns and state restructuring under de la Esp

37 clusters · 647 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia intensifies crackdown on criminal groups and security firms

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

Saudi oil export restoration and market impact

6 clusters · 1242 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia resumes crude oil exports via East-West pipeline

Saudi Arabia has resumed crude exports via the East-West Pipeline following repairs to damage caused by drone attacks on September 10. The pipeline, which connects the Eastern Province to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, provi

Yemen security and economic recovery efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Yemeni Cabinet approves mobilization measures and economic resilience plans

Yemeni officials are pursuing dual strategies focused on economic recovery and national security. During the 81st UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba met with representatives from the UN Economic and Soc

Sudan war: shifting displacement and escalating food crisis

31 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sudanese refugees fleeing to Chad surge as UN warns of funding crisis

By late September 2026, the Sudanese conflict continues to drive massive displacement and humanitarian instability. While the Sudanese army has retaken control of Khartoum, Sennar, and Al-Jazirah from the Rapid Support F

Somalia security and AUSSOM transition

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Somalia faces security and displacement risks amid troop drawdown

A political and military crisis in Somalia’s South West State has placed the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in a difficult position. Following the removal of former South West Preside