DOWNLOAD CANADA: COVID-19 Policies Likely to Remain in Place Despite Continuing Protests Summary: Protests in Ottawa and across Canada will probably continue and escalate in response to Ottawa’s likely unwillingness to alter COVID-19 policies. Development: On 6 February, the Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency following ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions. Protests … Continue reading Eagle Eye 398
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EE-356Download AFRICA: COVID-19 Will Almost Certainly Impair Security and Undermine Governance Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic will almost certainly escalate rapidly in Africa, further deteriorating human security, endangering governmental stability, aggravating territorial conflicts, and enabling Chinese expansionism throughout the continent. Spreading Epidemic: By 2 April, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 6,234 … Continue reading Eagle Eye 356
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EE-352Download MALI: Ethnic Tensions and Cross-border Violence Likely to Increase Conflict Summary: Heightened ethnic tensions, issues maintaining international military support, and porous borders with the neighboring Sahel and North African countries will likely exacerbate the conflict between the Malian government and various jihadist groups in the North. Stalemate in Mali: Jihadist groups hold large amounts … Continue reading Eagle Eye 352