Vigilantism in Nigeria: a way to combat crime if it’s non-violent and regulated
By Adewumi Badiora Worsening crime and violence in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing demands on police in the region. Six Sub-Saharan African…
Arms trade to Africa can be opaque: why this is dangerous
By Nicolas Florquin Eolika, a Guyana-flagged cargo vessel, had already been detained in the port of Senegalese capital, Dakar due…
The Great Sand Grab: Why next global wars could be over sand
•Modern civilizations are forged with sand, but soaring extraction has come at an alarming price. By Christina Lu As China wrestles…
In Details: Russia’s military build-up enters a more dangerous phase
•New satellite images show troops and equipment massing ever-closer to Ukraine Russia is engaged in the largest military build-up in Europe…
Bullion Van Attack: Oyo CP confirms two Policemen, a civilian killed, four injured
By Olufemi Makinde The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that two of its men and a civilian were shot…
In the global chips arms race, Europe makes its move
•Will it work better than it did a decade ago? In 2013 the eu launched an ambitious project. The aim was…
The Islamic State has become a resilient insurgency
•The group may no longer have its caliphate, but it’s far from defeated. By Fawaz A. Gerges In celebrating the U.S.…
Middle East arms race: What weapons is UAE buying and why?
•The UAE is looking to bolster its air defence with purchases from South Korea, Israel and France – and its…
How do the militaries of Russia, Ukraine stack up?
•Russia’s extraordinary show of force in and around Ukraine underscores the military imbalance between the two countries. By Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow…