Crisis Watch 2026-07-11
Iran claims its nuclear program is for peaceful energy. In reality, it has pursued weapons-level uranium enrichment with critical technical and diplomatic support from Russia, even as its economy buckles and its people grow increasingly restive under the weight of regime priorities that favor external influence over domestic welfare.
Crisis Watch 2026-07-03
Ukrainian volunteers in Poland are still making drones and camouflage nets for the front, but fatigue is testing one of Kyiv's most important civilian support networks.
Crisis Watch 2026-07-03
While a historic extradition case brings a glimpse of accountability, millions of Venezuelans at home and abroad remain trapped in a fragile political transition and an unfunded humanitarian crisis.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-26
As regional alliances shift, the Sahel is rapidly fracturing into a lawless hub of extremist violence and resource exploitation that threatens to destabilize neighboring African nations.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-24
Gaza faces a monumental $71.4 billion rebuilding effort, but experts warn that achieving lasting peace will be an even greater challenge.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-23
Myanmar's civilian population remains trapped in a brutal, deadlocked conflict marked by relentless junta airstrikes, blocked humanitarian aid, and a paralyzed international response.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-21
A new US-Iran agreement has restarted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption. The move eases immediate energy pressures, but analysts warn that structural vulnerabilities and nuclear risks persist.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-10
The promise of peace is unraveling in the Horn of Africa as the rift between Ethiopia and Eritrea threatens regional instability and humanitarian catastrophe, watchers warn.
Crisis Watch 2026-06-06
A viral appeal, weaker state polling and slowing growth do not mean Putin is losing power. They show the political bargain behind his rule is becoming harder to manage.
Crisis Watch 2026-05-14
Western support for Ukraine has not collapsed; it has adapted. Long-range precision systems, improved air defenses, and training have allowed Ukraine to exploit Russian weaknesses.