Ukraine’s drones menace Russian and Kazakh exports

Ukrainian naval drones’ attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea highlight risks to Moscow’s oil and grain trade

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US exit from Afghanistan could hold valuable lessons

The Biden administration's withdrawal from Kabul two years ago continues to be a point of political contention

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Western sanctions are having an impact on Russia’s economy, through the contracting trade surplus and weaker ruble

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Washington and Tehran reached an understanding that could free prisoners and unfreeze Iranian assets

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Major fighting has broken out in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with local Fano militias rebelling against the government

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Rising anti-Syrian sentiment has provoked hate speech and new deportations

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Thousands of reservists have suspended voluntary duties in protest at judicial reforms, undermining combat readiness

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Moscow has the means to ensure the Russian North Caucasus remains calm despite the proximity of war in Ukraine

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Iran has gained membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which has a defence-security orientation

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Key regional players appear keen to see what might be achieved through a more pragmatic approach towards the junta

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