Concentric assesses the purges from President Xi Jinping of senior leaders within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) leadership reflect a deepening drive to consolidate control over China’s armed forces. These dynamics increase uncertainty around China’s behaviour in the region, with potential impact on trade routes, supply chains, and business operations across the Asia-Pacific.

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) latest Ebola outbreak represents a significant regional health

