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Counter Terrorism
News & analysis tagged Counter Terrorism — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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UN: Sahel jihadists outgunning states
UN Security Council confirms Sahel's Al-Qaeda and ISIS affiliates now use drones and cryptocurrencies, targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states, displacing 6.8 million people.
2026-07-18
AES Roads, Not Rifles: The Boring Work Decid
AES police chiefs meet in Ouagadougou to harmonize road controls, revealing that the Sahel confederation's survival depends on securing trade corridors, not its 5,000-strong unified force.
2026-07-17
Russia's Military Commitment in the Sahel
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's July 2026 pledge to Sahel juntas highlights Moscow's deepening military ties amid rising terrorism and geopolitical stakes.
2026-07-09
Pakistan Signs Security Pact With Russia
Pakistan signs a security MoU with Russia and strengthens ties with China and Sri Lanka, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts against the TTP.
2026-07-09
Balochistan Crackdown and UN Findings
Pakistan's Balochistan faces a UN report citing 18,000 disappearances, revealing a failing containment strategy amid rising insurgency.
2026-07-09
Niger Names Russia Main Partner in Sahel
Niger crowns Russia as its main counter-terrorism partner, signaling a shift in alliances amid rising jihadist threats in the Sahel region.
2026-07-08
Niger Declares Russia Main Partner in Sahel
Niger's foreign minister calls Russia the Sahel's main partner against terrorism, despite military setbacks and rising insecurity in the region.
2026-07-08
AU Endorses Russia's Sahel Counter-Terrorism
The African Union's July 7 endorsement of Russia's counter-terrorism role in the Sahel highlights a dire security situation amid record losses.
2026-07-08
AU Embraces Russia Counter-Terror Pact
The African Union formalizes expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia amid escalating jihadist violence in the Sahel region.
2026-07-08
India Hardens Line on Water As Pakistan Warns
India's hardened stance on Indus water control sharpens tensions with Pakistan, which warns that curbing flows could push the rivals toward open conflict.
2026-06-23