Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

The resurgence of extremist groups in West Africa intertwines with various socioeconomic and geopolitical events such as corruption, authoritarian juntas, foreign interference, and deteriorating stabilization in the Sahel. With a lack of cooperation amongst local and regional blocs, groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS could make a comeback and choose the Sahel as their new haven.

Could Resource Wars Over Water Become Frequent in the Future?

Could Resource Wars Over Water Become Frequent in the Future?

Growing populations from developing nations will continue to be a flashpoint of conflict, particularly over water, for the foreseeable future. Various countries across Africa and Asia, such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Iran, Afghanistan, and others, could very much become intertwined with wars over water in our lifetime.