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Russia's war in Ukraine has led to a global hunt for soldiers, with recruiters luring in workers from all over the world. But at what cost?
Fronts Staff · February 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Iran's president has apologized for the government's crackdown on protesters, but the regime is still struggling to maintain control.
Kyle Moran · February 19, 2026 · 10 min read
The Sudanese Civil War is fueled by a constant flow of foreign capital into the conflict zone, with both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces relying on external funding to sustain the fight.
Evan Moloney · February 16, 2026 · 16 min read
The Horn of Africa is on the brink of a catastrophic meltdown, with multiple crises converging around key nations. The region's fragile stability is threatened by a complex web of alliances and rivalries.
Fronts Staff · February 12, 2026 · 10 min read
The Gen Z spring has led to the ousting of several unpopular governments, but what's next for the young generation?
Wilfred Waimiri · February 9, 2026 · 14 min read
Russian casualties are staggering and gains are minimal. Why does Putin keep pushing a war that looks unwinnable on current terms?
Oli Carpenter · February 5, 2026 · 9 min read
The first few weeks of 2026 have been a wakeup call for Europe, as the continent grapples with an unpredictable US ally and an unrelenting Russia on its doorstep.
Henrik Hannes Herkel · February 2, 2026 · 14 min read
Europe is in trouble. For decades, America has been Europe's biggest security guarantor. Now, political crises risk tearing the two continents apart, threatening the security on which Europe has relied for decades.
Leo Feypel · January 29, 2026 · 16 min read
In the midst of Sudan's civil war, informal markets known as Dagalo Markets have emerged selling looted goods at bargain prices, destabilizing economies across Africa.
Phillip Carroll · January 26, 2026 · 10 min read
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