Nigeria Made a Deal with Boko Haram. Was it Worth it?

Ethiopia faces renewed civil war as the Tigray People's Liberation Front clashes with federal forces across multiple regions. A fragile alliance of seven rebel groups, united only by opposition to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, threatens to engulf the Horn of Africa in conflict, with Eritrea and Sudan potentially drawn in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports claim Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings about the October 7th attacks from the UAE and Egypt but failed to act or inform intelligence agencies. With Israel's first post-attack election approaching, Netanyahu denies everything and is suing outlets publishing these stories. The question of accountability remains unanswered without a formal inquiry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haiti faces a devastating crisis as the Viv Ansanm gang coalition controls ninety percent of Port-au-Prince. Despite this, the US is pressuring Haiti to hold elections by December. With millions unable to vote safely and security forces badly outmatched, rushing to the polls risks legitimising gangs or disenfranchising civilians entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For over two decades, a largely unnoticed insurgency has raged in Thailand's southern provinces, where ethnic Malay Muslims have fought against the Thai state. Since 2004, more than 7,600 people have died. Recent coordinated attacks and surprising diplomatic signals suggest both sides may finally be ready for a negotiated settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2024, Nigeria secretly negotiated a ceasefire with Boko Haram following a hostage crisis in Borno State. Both sides publicly deny the deal exists, yet violence has measurably decreased since June. The government hopes to eventually turn Boko Haram against rival group ISWAP, while the insurgents gain crucial breathing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan and Afghanistan are locked in escalating border conflict, with hundreds dead and over 115,000 displaced in 2026. As resistance groups intensify attacks on the weakening Taliban, Pakistani officials privately discuss regime change. But internal crises, insurgencies, and regional commitments may keep Islamabad from launching a full-scale invasion anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly two years of threats and diplomatic tensions, the US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a deal. Washington gets expanded military bases and investment oversight, while Danish sovereignty remains intact. But given the damage to NATO relations and America's reputation, was this crisis worth it? The Arctic competition continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The F-35 Lightning is America's most important stealth fighter, shared with key allies worldwide. But a recent intelligence failure saw sensitive components, including a classified radar-absorbing canopy, diverted to Chinese-controlled Hong Kong before vanishing entirely. This episode examines what Beijing may have captured and what it means for stealth technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden transformed from one of Europe's safest nations to its gun murder capital by 2022, with gang violence and child recruitment surging. Prime Minister Kristersson's tough crackdown dramatically reduced shootings, but voters prioritised economic concerns and unemployment over security gains, ousting his government despite the remarkable progress against organised crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia cannot defeat NATO in open war, but it doesn't need to. By engineering calibrated provocations—missile strikes on empty territory, wilderness land grabs, or seizing pro-Russian border cities—Moscow aims to create impossible situations where NATO members hesitate to respond, shattering the alliance's collective defence guarantee and fracturing European unity permanently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices