Part 1: The far-right* As Belgium confronts growing social unrest and protest movements, the risk posed by right-wing radicalization has quietly ascended into a more prominent security dimension. Where Part 1 of this series explored the radical left, the Belgian State Security Service (VSSE) since 2024 monitors an estimated 64 individuals linked to far-right extremist networks versus just 14 for the left, underscoring a notable shift in focus. The Coordination Unit for Threat

Part 1: The left-wing dynamic* In October 2025, Belgium experienced nationwide protests against proposed austerity measures by Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s government. While most demonstrations were peaceful, a subset of radical left-wing groups engaged in violent acts such as vandalism, clashes with police, and property damage. These events are part of a broader cycle of unrest, as major trade unions — ABVV/FGTB, ACV/CSC, and ACLVB/CGSLB — have already announced three addi

Summary Global supply chains for rare earth elements (REE) are under significant strain due to China’s export controls, geopolitical conflicts and rising demand for green technologies. The US and EU are accelerating efforts to diversify supply, increase domestic production, and boost recycling, but face challenges in meeting ambitious targets. Market volatility and regulatory uncertainty continue to impact manufacturers and downstream industries. Recent developments The Chine

Report date: 14 October 2025 (17:00 hours UTC+2) Executive summary Recent military activity by the United States and Venezuela in the southern Caribbean increases exposure for civilian airliners and merchant ships to short-notice airspace and sea-lane restrictions, re-routing and delays. Night-time reconnaissance patterns in the southern Puerto Rico FIR, added airlift and refuelling flights, and exercises near busy approaches raise the chance of misidentification, especially

Date:   13/10/2025 (15:00 UTC+2) Where?  Madagascar; Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe, Toliara, Antsiranana, Mahajanga What happened?  On 13/10/2025 , it was reported that the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, had been flown out of the country on board a French military aircraft following a deal with President Macron.  This latest development follows weeks of civil unrest and protest all over the island nation, with people calling for Rajoelina’s resignation.  It al

Report date:   06/10/2025  Approximate location of US F-35 aircraft flights 75 km from Venezuela’s capital Caracas (yellow circle) Where:...

Report date:  01/10/2025 What happened?  On 15/08/2025, Mali’s junta announced it had detained a French national accused of spying for...

Report date:   01/10/2025  Where: EU, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern airspace Who is involved: US military, US government, NATO...

October 02, 2025 – New York – MD ONBOARD , a global leader in remote aviation medical advisory and health risk management, and Dyami , a...

Areas of reported drone sightings in Denmark between 22 and 24  September 2025.  Report date:   26/09/2025  Where:  Denmark, Jutland...

Date:   23/09/2025 What happened?  On 22/09/2025 , NATO allies convened to discuss a significant incident involving the violation of...

Date:   23/09/2025 What happened?  On 22/09/2025 , a treason trial began against the Vice President of South Sudan, Riek Machar. Machar...

Date:   19/09/2025, 17:00 UTC+2  Where?  Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Mexico Timeline   On 12/09/2025 , the Ecuadorian government  announced...

Date: 18/09/2025  (12:00 UTC+2) Where?  South China Sea: Scarborough Shoal Who’s involved?  China, Philippines What happened?  On...