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As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve amidst escalating tensions, the Ukrainian government has expressed confidence in its ability to hold the line against Russian forces. This assertion comes in the wake of a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, one marked by President Donald Trump's recent decision to pause military aid to Kyiv. This move represents a striking pivot toward a more accommodating stance regarding Russia—a development that has left many observers questioning the implications for regional…

On Monday, Amnesty Worldwide known as on the United Nations Safety Council (UNSC) to take care of its arms embargo on South Sudan amid widespread reported violence towards civilians by authorities and former opposition forces. The London-based group accused South Sudan Folks's Protection Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan Folks's Liberation Military-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) - each loyal to former opposition leaders and now First Vice President Riek Machar - of extrajudicial executions, pressured relocation,…

What benefits do jihadist groups derive from their Islamic State franchise? In a recently released report, the International Crisis Group (ICG) looks at the case of Lake Chad, where armed groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS. This document is based in particular on the testimonies of sixteen regents from Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa. To talk about it, Vincent Foucher, CNRS…