Cross-Regional

This covers cross-cutting topics, research and activities across Africa and the Middle East.

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Egypt says dozens of ships return to Suez Canal after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Frankly Speaking: How did Saudis become mediators for global conflicts?

LAfrique face au conflit Ukraine-Russie: entre neutralité stratégique et réalignement pro-russe du Sahel

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Weekly readings

Reading of the Week: Artificial Intelligence, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament: A Compendium on the State of the Art

Defence organizations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for achieving tactical and strategic advantages over their adversaries. The growing sophistication of AI technologies has accelerated their adoption for a number of tasks and functions, allowing different stakeholders to plan and accommodate their respective military operations.

Shifting alliances in West Africa: Measuring Russian engagement to support counter-FIMI strategies

This Brief seeks to address the lack of systematic, comparable data on Russia’s engagement in West Africa. Such data is crucial for assessing the threat posed by Russian-sponsored FIMI, which often serves as a tool to advance broader strategic objectives in regions where Russia seeks to expand its influence