The U.S. continues to fulfill the conditions of the Doha peace agreement by removing American forces from Afghanistan. The Taliban is not meeting its obligations. Recent developments, including Russian bounties and an uptick in violence against Afghan forces, further risk derailing the agreement. Read more...

Since the collapse of its caliphate, ISIS has been forced to adapt its financial strategies. The group may look to shift its focus towards drug markets that have been impacted by COVID-19 for new forms of income. Read more...

Piracy along the southern Gulf of Mexico has thrived in recent years. To protect American interests in the region, the U.S. should consider offering Mexico's Navy assistance to counter the rising piracy networks. Read more...

Boko Haram continues to operate at a lethal level towards civilian and military forces. However, regional militaries of the MNJTF are demonstrating success against its operations. Read more...

The most recent U.S.-Taliban talks began in late-February, and after 18 years of consistent conflict, the agreement has accelerated the removal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan. Although initial events signaled cause for optimism, recent developments may hinder the agreement. Read more...

In recent years, ISIS and its affiliates have escalated activities in the southern Philippines causing the country to experience an increase in terrorist attacks. Read more...

While the world’s attention has been hyper-focused on the COVID-19 outbreak and how best to handle it, the world has not stopped turning. One of the news stories that hasn’t gotten much attention, but can have a real impact on international security, is the growth of terrorism in Mozambique.  Read more...

Chad carries a heavy responsibility in stifling terrorist activity in the Sahel. However, Chad has indicated it may take on a smaller role in addressing terrorist groups following a horrific confrontation in late March.Read more...

A perfect example of the depth of the COVID-19 threat is Africa’s largest economy: Nigeria. Should the impacts of COVID-19 allow Boko Haram/ISWAP to make serious gains, Western Africa could be in for a much more difficult recovery than elsewhere.Read more...

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