Indonesia drug problem to grow despite narcotics war

A failed war on drugs would cause knock-on social and economic difficulties

Article

Economic woes threaten Tunisia’s ‘Arab Spring’ success

Tunis is struggling to deal with a stagnating economy and unrelenting civil unrest

Graphic Analysis

With US hostilities revived and Venezuela on the brink of collapse, Cuba strives to outlive yet another socialist ally

Article

Aid agencies have stressed resilience as an approach to addressing food security risks, as needs grow in East Africa

Article

Both US policies and local weaknesses combine to limit the efficacy of attempts to curb illegal weapons flows

Article

The government touts successful security operations in the Sinai, but has failed to end the insurgency

Article

Rehashed promises of renewal are unlikely to foster much voter confidence in Mexico’s ruling party

Summary

Smuggling fuel and people is the only economic option for many in the southern deserts

Graphic Analysis

Persistent strikes and violent protests are unlikely to shift the current president

Article

Aid budgets are being cut and priorities are shifting from humanitarian aid when it is needed more than ever

Graphic Analysis