Analysis

The Hormuz Toll Could Break the World Economy

Fronts Staff · May 26, 2026 · 15m

What is the US Military Doing in Nigeria?

The US military's involvement in Nigeria raises questions about the Islamic State's presence in the region and its global implications.

Paweł Wójcik · May 22, 2026 · 9 min read

Is There Any Way to Stabilize Mali?

An assessment of whether Mali can be stabilized as jihadist insurgents, separatist forces, and Russia-backed security partners reshape the conflict across the Sahel.

Simon Whistler · May 22, 2026 · 26m

Somalia's Ongoing Breakup is Destabilizing the Region

Somalia's ongoing breakup is destabilizing the region, with shifting alliances, external meddling forces, and increasingly-powerful terror groups...

Paweł Wójcik · May 21, 2026 · 9 min read

Britain's Two Party System is Dead

The 2026 elections have confirmed what analysts have been saying for a while now: that the two-party era of British politics is dead and buried.

Kyle Moran · May 14, 2026 · 13 min read

The Middle East's Drug Trade is Worse Than You Think

The Middle East's drug trade has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, threatening to destabilize the region.

Simon Whistler · May 12, 2026 · 16m

Operation Economic Fury Is Squeezing Iran. Will Washington See It Through?

The US has shifted its strategy from Operation Epic Fury to Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran's economy with a stronger hand.

Kyle Moran · May 7, 2026 · 12 min read