Special Reports

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. The conflict between

The U.S. operation to detain Nicolás Maduro removed the head of state while preserving Venezuela’s governing and security architecture and ensuring U.S. decisive leverage over the country’s political and economic

Concentric assesses Yemen as a fragmented country, in which competing authorities are attempting to assert control and gain territory. Yemen is undergoing a significant shift in the internal balance, raising

The proposed peace plan for Ukraine injects urgency into negotiations amid sustained battlefield pressure and wavering Western cohesion. The original 28-point draft, reportedly narrowed to 19 points, would require Ukraine

Concentric assesses the C5+1 summit represents a significant opportunity for the U.S. to deepen engagement in Central Asia, countering Russian and Chinese influence. The durability of any agreement will likely

ANALYSIS In an effort to consolidate power, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration banned the political opposition from running in the October 29 elections, sparking protests across Tanzania during the voting

Concentric assesses U.S. dependence on Chinese rare earth minerals will remain a critical strategic vulnerability despite diplomatic engagement during the APEC conference. China’s continued dominance in extraction and refining provides

Nicaragua’s ruling Sandinista Front faces an uncertain transition as President Daniel Ortega’s deteriorating health exposes the fragility of his personalist rule. Ortega’s constitutional reforms have established an unprecedented co-presidency with

Madagascar is facing a political and security crisis. Protests began over power and water shortages evolving into nationwide unrest and confrontation between the presidency and elements of the armed forces.