Security / Defence
Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2025
The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025
East AfricaProspects for Egypt in 2025
Egypt is playing an assertive role in dealing with an array of regional issues, while the economy is a major priority
EgyptTrump’s early appointments echo campaign themes
Initial Trump appointments are linked to his campaign themes of immigration, security and deregulation
United StatesIncoming US appointees will embolden Israel’s settlers
US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments of relevance to the Middle East
IsraelSporadic violence in China will increase
Authorities have ramped up security near a mass casualty incident that occurred earlier this week
ChinaOttawa ends port stoppage by forcing a return to work
After a labour dispute halted container traffic at Canada’s two main ports for several days, the government has acted
CanadaNorth Korea looks set to fight in Moscow’s war
Washington has confirmed that North Korean troops are fighting
North KoreaTurkish hopes of US exit from Syria may be misplaced
Ankara hopes Trump will withdraw US forces from Syria, but his cabinet picks signal otherwise
Turkey
