Written by Giulia Corradetti, Abigail Mikhail, Yusuf Babayusuf, Marnix Van ‘t Hoff, Iris de Boer,    Jacob Dickinson, Sara Frisan
Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky announced Ukraine's intention to build nuclear weapons to ensure its security in case of a lack of NATO support.
Middle East Region: While on-ground operations continue against Gaza and Lebanon, hostilities escalate between Israel and Iran.Â
Myanmar: After a year of Operation 1027 the military junta is on the backfoot, with crisis situation for millions of civiliansÂ
Sudan: The conflict escalated following the SAF’s airstrike operations to regain ground in Sudan, particularly Khartoum.
United States: With November 5th presidential elections approaching, concerns over post-election violence are growing.Â
Moldova: Second round presidential elections will be held on November 3rd, amid concerns over Russian interference.Â
Georgia: The opposition rejects the Georgian Dream party's victory, denouncing electoral fraud.Â
Mozambique: Massive protests erupt upon the release of the October 2024 presidential election results.Â
Bolivia: Ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, pro-Morales protests and social unrest intensify.Â
Turkey: The attack by the PKK on Turkish aerospace industries led to retaliatory airstrikes and heightened security measures.
DRC: The M23 rebel group’s violence remains a pressing threat in the DRC.
Haiti: The crisis in Haiti remains exceptionally acute, with gangs expanding outside the capital and the political transition at risk.Â
Mexico:Â As cartel-related violence grips the country, the Supreme Court resigned to oppose judicial overhaul.Â
China-South China Sea: China’s coast guard assertiveness expands to Vietnamese fishermen and Indonesian oil projects.Â
China-Taiwan: Cross Strait relations are tense as China conducts naval and air military exercises around Taiwan.