The second quarter of 2017 has seen a resurgence in Somalia-based pirate attacks against commercial vessels. This comes as key partners prematurely scale back counterpiracy operations despite onshore drivers of this maritime threat, writes Gabrielle Reid
The ongoing conflict in Marawi City highlights growing concerns regarding the cooperation between various Islamic State-aligned groups and an increasing number of foreign fighters in the region, writes Rob Attwell
The kidnapping, and killing, of two Chinese nationals by Islamic State (IS) militants was a rare incident, but it renews fears about Chinese workers' safety in the volatile Balochistan province, writes Saif Islam.
Lloyd Belton examines why spikes in crime and escalating gang wars in Brazil have not necessarily driven concurrent increases in kidnapping and extortion incidents, and how violence is shifting to the north of the country.
The ruling administration faces significant challenges ahead of the general elections in 2018, including calls for a united opposition, unprecedented civil unrest and deepening fractions within the party. The volatile situation is likely to make for a violent election season, writes Reinet Loubser
China has moved to align overseas investment more closely with government policy.
Two of the world's most financially secret jurisdictions are bowing to international pressure to increase transparency. But can they achieve this? And at what cost?
Having won office on a campaign of zero tolerance for graft and the promise of government efficiency, Tanzanian President John Magufuli's populist fervor has since turned to the country's mining sector. While it is clear the incumbent has long-term development goals in mind, short-term losses in investor confidence will prove costly, writes Gabrielle…
In an unprecedented decision, on 1 September Kenya's Supreme Court annulled, by a margin of 4 to 2, President Kenyatta's election victory of the previous month. As Kenya waits for the re-run, currently scheduled for 17 October, Ben Connery considers the impact on Kenya's longer-term political and economic prospects.
With 15 people dead, and over 130 injured, Spain is the latest European country to be targeted in an Islamic State (IS)-claimed terrorist attack. We speak to S-RM's Senior Europe Analyst, Lara Sierra-Rubia, for insight into the attack, as well as emerging trends in the region.