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Regional Security
News & analysis tagged Regional Security — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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UN: Sahel jihadists outgunning states
UN warns Sahel jihadists use drones, crypto, and cross-border coordination to outgun states, displacing 6.8 million as blocs fail to cooperate.
2026-07-18
Sahel Jihadists Now Govern, Tax and Drone-St
UN envoy warns Sahel jihadists now govern territory, tax trade, and use drones, as ECOWAS-AES split lets the threat metastasize toward coastal West Africa.
2026-07-16
Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk, Cuts RSF Supply
Sudan's army retakes Kurmuk, disrupting RSF's supply line from Ethiopia.
2026-07-09
Sudan Army Retakes Al-Kurmuk: RSF Supply Line
Sudan's army retakes Al-Kurmuk, threatening RSF's supply route to Ethiopia.
2026-07-09
Myanmar's 3.6 Million Displaced: A Crisis
Myanmar's 3.6 million displaced civilians reflect a crisis now seen as permanent.
2026-07-09
Taiwan Labels China a 'Troublemaker' After JL
Taiwan's defense minister calls China a 'troublemaker' after missile test signals regional tensions.
2026-07-08
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Quit ICC: Sahel's 3
Sahel's military juntas exit the ICC, shielding leaders from war crime accountability.
2026-07-08
Kenya Summons South Sudan Envoy Over Detained
Kenya's protest over Timothy Nderi's detention signals a shift in diplomatic strategy.
2026-07-08
Central Asia's Winter Fuel Crisis
Central Asia's energy reliance on Russia is fracturing as winter approaches.
2026-07-08
Sudan's 4.35 Million Refugees Threaten Region
Sudan's civil war has created 4.35 million refugees, straining regional stability.
2026-07-07
North Korea's Warning on Japan's Military
North Korea's July 7 commentary signals a shift in regional deterrence dynamics.
2026-07-07
North Korea and Japan's Military Tensions
North Korea's commentary highlights Japan's military shift amid regional tensions.
2026-07-07
Morocco's ISSP Bust Signals Sahel Insurgency
Morocco's arrest of ISSP recruits shows the Sahel jihad now reaches the Atlantic.
2026-07-07
Abyei's Collapse Tests AU Authority
Abyei's deteriorating security tests the African Union's authority and response.
2026-07-07
Hezbollah-Free Zone Talks in Southern Lebanon
Israel's negotiations for a 'Hezbollah-free zone' may prolong its presence in Lebanon.
2026-07-06
Afghanistan Displacement Crisis: A Backfire
Afghanistan's displacement crisis worsens as regional policies backfire, risking security.
2026-07-06
Kagame's Fourth Term: Debt and DRC Issues
Kagame's fourth term is challenged by high debt and regional instability.
2026-06-29
Ethiopia's Red Sea Access: Development or Con
Ethiopia's reframed Red Sea access narrative faces skepticism from neighbors.
2026-06-29
France's Indo-Pacific Credibility at Stake
France's credibility as an Indo-Pacific power hinges on New Caledonia's elections.
2026-06-29
Nigeria's 2026 Foreign Policy Bets on Autonom
Nigeria's 2026 foreign policy emphasizes strategic autonomy amid global competition.
2026-06-28
US Military Narco Boat Strike Deaths Rise to
US military strikes against narco boats escalate, raising death toll to 188 amid regional tensions.
2026-05-05
Sudan Blames Ethiopia for Drone Strikes
Sudan's accusation against Ethiopia marks a shift to an interstate conflict.
2026-05-05Pakistan's Diplomatic Mission in Tehran
General Asim Munir's visit to Tehran aims to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and revive dialogue, marking Pakistan's pivotal role in regional diplomacy.
2026-04-17