Flash Points: Tracking Global Tensions

This section highlights key geopolitical hotspots shaping the international agenda. From Ukraine to West Asia, the Sahel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, we focus on the regions where conflict, instability, or strategic competition demand attention. Updated regularly, these briefings offer essential context, curated sources, and emerging developments to help readers stay informed on the world’s most pressing flashpoints — including overlooked dimensions such as climate-linked security risks.