Middle East / Africa
Congo heads towards a turbulent election season
Election preparations are intensifying but so are electoral tensions
Congo-KinshasaCybersecurity of operational technology is essential
Use of operational technology (OT) is creating new cybersecurity risks, especially due to its integration with IT tools
InternationalSomalia’s road to a new constitution may be tumultuous
The government is trying to accelerate the constitutional reform process but faces domestic opposition
SomaliaCompetition over water may drive new crises in Iraq
Although Iraq was water-rich in the 1970s, its water table has seen a dramatic decline, especially in the south
IraqSaudi women's employment will boost global image
The government has implemented reforms to improve women's status, increasing their employment rates and public presence
Saudi ArabiaErdogan’s new term brings more of the same in Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential run-off on May 28, despite economic hardship and opposition unity
TurkeyMiddle East and North Africa’s illicit trade may fall
The Middle East and North Africa is an emerging hotspot for illicit narcotics, arms and fuel flows
Middle EastMali's border zones will exacerbate instability
Jihadist insurgents have flourished along Mali's borders, notably in the 'tri-border' region with Burkina Faso and Niger
Mali
