Concentric assesses Syria to be a highly fragmented country. The transitional government, composed of former jihadist extremists, has attempted to assert control while minority groups have resisted. Despite initial signs
Concentric evaluates Libya as a geopolitically critical yet highly fragmented country, where competing governments in the east and west follow distinct approaches to reconstruction and security. Eastern Libya is witnessing
As geopolitical friction and economic tension intensify, China is expanding its use of exit bans: a legal tool that can prevent both citizens and foreign nationals from leaving the country.
Recent high-profile incidents in 2025 show open-source flight tracking continues to draw significant public attention, and, in some cases, unprecedented levels of real-time scrutiny. In June 2025, flight data monitoring
An unsettling trend emerged in recent months, as burglars are increasingly targeting high-profile celebrities and wealthy individuals in calculated, strategic break-ins. These incidents are not isolated or opportunistic; they are
On April 22, 2025, the Resistance Front, an organization widely assessed as a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba, attacked Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing 26 civilians. India blamed Pakistan, reigniting long-standing hostilities.
A deadly shooting in Minnesota on June 14 intensified national concerns about rising violence against public officials. Law enforcement captured Vance Boelter, 57-year-old from Green Isle, early Monday morning after
This upcoming weekend, Washington D.C. is anticipated to experience significant protest activity due to multiple large-scale demonstrations. Protests are expected to coincide with President Trump’s military parade commemorating the 250th
