Active conflict coverage across major theaters, including operational updates and on-the-ground context.
Mali is on the brink of collapse as powerful armed groups, including JNIM and FLA, rise up against the government. Here's a look at the crisis and its causes.
Paweł Wójcik · April 30, 2026 · 10 min read
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
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
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 Islamic State in Mozambique is Evolving — a Fronts video briefing on Africa.
Simon Whistler · January 27, 2026 · 15m
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
An exclusive interview with Sudan's ambassador to Kenya reveals the government's perspective on the fall of El Fasher and the ongoing atrocities of the civil war.
Wilfred Waimiri · January 22, 2026 · 22 min read
Over Two Weeks After Maduro's Capture, What is Life Like in Venezuela? — a Fronts video briefing on Strategy & Defense.
Simon Whistler · January 20, 2026 · 13m
What Next for Venezuela? And Other Burning Questions — a Fronts video briefing on Strategy & Defense.
Simon Whistler · January 9, 2026 · 24m
2026 will be a pivotal year for Somalia, with a contentious presidential election, Somaliland's recognition, regional autonomy disputes, and al-Shabaab's advance all coming to a head.
Evan Moloney · December 29, 2025 · 18 min read
Could China and Japan Go to War? — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · December 19, 2025 · 37m
India's Endless Insurgencies — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · December 17, 2025 · 23m
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