A note from our Head of Global Intelligence, Gareth Westwood
November’s US election continues to occupy the reporting bandwidth of our Americas desk. Nonetheless, the team has managed to keep a keen eye on developments in Canada, where heightened levels of immigration continue to strain public resources. Further south, gang control of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince continues to pose severe risks for the local population.
Our Europe and Eurasia desk remains the leading source of Sibylline’s Ukraine coverage. In addition to the ongoing hostilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s electoral victory was marred by a deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. Sticking with this theme, our Europe team analysed the effects of far-right extremism in Germany as part of our latest Extremism Quarterly. The team also critically assessed potential security concerns ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Our Asia-Pacific desk faces a busy second quarter. The Indian government announced a date for the country’s general election, while the Sharif administration in Pakistan remains plagued by political and economic difficulties. Furthermore, terrorist attacks continue to grip the north and west of the country. In the East Asia and Pacific region, the team reported on China’s ‘Two Sessions’, highlighting the country’s priorities for the coming year. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s president resigned after serving just over a year in office amid an ongoing anti-corruption investigation.
As ever, our team is primed to answer your questions. I do hope you enjoy reading this month’s global insight briefing; please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions or comments.
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