Security / Defence
Statement could cause problems for Indonesia
A joint statement with China mentioning “areas of overlapping claims” is under the spotlight
IndonesiaChina’s ‘grey zone’ activities will increase
Beijing has released baseline coordinates for Scarborough Shoal
ChinaIran will boost its influence in the South Caucasus
The proposed Zangezur corridor threatens to destabilise geopolitical relationships in the South Caucasus
IranLibya’s armed groups will remain difficult to dislodge
The interior ministry is escalating its rhetoric against armed groups that have retained forces in the capital Tripoli
LibyaNew jihadist group may worsen Nigerian insecurity
Authorities have confirmed reports of the emergence of a new jihadist group in north-western Nigeria
NigeriaNew Philippine laws will do little to deter China
Two new laws aimed at reinforcing Philippine maritime rights come amid elevated Philippine-Chinese maritime tensions
PhilippinesTaiwan will remain vulnerable to maritime intrusions
The coast guard has announced rewards for those reporting Chinese vessels
TaiwanSyria’s Deraa will see persistent low-scale violence
The southern province has seen varying levels of instability since returning to government control in 2018
Syria
