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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
The 21st Century's Deadliest Conflicts: Ranked. (DEEP DIVE) — a Fronts video briefing on Strategy & Defense.
Simon Whistler · December 12, 2025 · 1h 43m
On January 15, 2026, Uganda will hold a nationwide general election pitting long-time dictator Yoweri Museveni against opposition leader Bobi Wine, with fears of violent repression looming large.
Evan Moloney · December 11, 2025 · 16 min read
Could Sudan's RSF Survive Without the Emirates? — a Fronts video briefing on Africa.
Simon Whistler · December 2, 2025 · 24m
The insurgency in Indonesia's Papua region is one of the most under-reported conflicts in the world, with an estimated death toll as high as 300,000 and almost no international scrutiny.
Evan Moloney · November 25, 2025 · 13 min read
In the wake of a highly disputed election, Tanzania faces a reckoning over the scale of police violence against protesters, with evidence of brutality the government is desperate to suppress.
Wilfred Waimiri · November 13, 2025 · 9 min read
Russia Can’t Beat NATO…So, Why Attack? — a Fronts video briefing on Russia-Ukraine War.
Simon Whistler · October 14, 2025 · 24m
Myanmar's Rebels: Freedom Fighters or Crime Lords? — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · September 30, 2025 · 17m
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