Special Reports
A selection of our special reports, highlighting Concentric’s broad intelligence support - from ongoing monitoring of major conflicts and high-risk regions to rapid updates immediately after critical events. Designed for clients who look for insights to guide their day-to-day decisions.

Russia and North Korean Cooperation: Impacts on Ukraine and Wider Sanction Architecture
Russia and North Korea have moved from emergency battlefield support to an institutionalized military partnership now central to Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. North Korean munitions cover 25 to 40

The Emerging Drone Threat: Security Considerations for Executive Protection
Drones have become a common feature at private events, offering capabilities for photography, media production, and event management. However, their widespread availability has introduced a new category of aerial security

South Africa’s Anti-Migration Unrest: A Regional Reaction
South Africa’s anti-migration civil unrest presents a domestic physical security threat while provoking a broader regional and international reaction to South African governance,shaping bilateral relationships across the continent. The June

The Red Sea: Iran’s Next Deterrence Strategy
Concentric assesses the latest U.S.-Iran reignition in the Persian Gulf has elevated the Red Sea from a regional security concern to a potentially strategic theatre of proxy competition. As Tehran

Brazil: FTO Designations and Their Impact on Brazil’s Security Landscape
Concentric assesses the U.S. designation of Brazil’s two largest criminal organizations, the Primeiro Comando da capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) will likely increase pressure

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 security threat, driven by the emergence of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain, which currently

Mali: Coordinated Nationwide Attacks Pose Challenge to National Authority
Concentric assesses the coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25 and 26 represented the most serious challenge to the junta’s authority since Gen. Assimi Goïta consolidated power. Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam

Iran Situation Update – April 27, 2026
DAILY SUMMARY The situation in the Middle East remains elevated despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel, the U.S., and Iran. The failure to reach a resolution during the Islamabad discussions

Iran Situation Update – April 20, 2026
DAILY SUMMARY The situation in the Middle East remains elevated despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel, the U.S., and Iran. The failure to reach a resolution during the Islamabad discussions