As June 2026 begins, the Middle East finds itself trapped in an increasingly chaotic cycle of military escalation, regional confrontation, and political instability. None of the protagonists appears to control the events.
In less than five minute, Arezki Daoud explains why violence in Nigeria cannot be understood through a single religious lens. Christians are targeted, but so are Muslims and many other communities facing insurgency, criminal gangs, and local conflicts. The video...
Analysis & Opinion
by Arezki Daoud
Morocco is facing its largest wave of unrest in years, with mass protests erupting across major cities demanding better hospitals, schools, and an end to corruption.
Briefs from Around the World
Morocco is facing its largest wave of unrest in years, with mass protests erupting across major cities demanding better hospitals, schools, and an end to corruption. Canada has issued a travel warning due to escalating violence and unpredictable security conditions....
When Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, Chadian President Mahamat Déby made a controversial choice—backing Sudanese General Hemedti. But could this costly alliance backfire on him?"
I am Arezki Daoud, President and Principal Analyst at advisory firm MEA Risk LLC and the founder and editor of The North Africa Journal. The journal was established in late 1996, initially focusing on the Maghreb region, before expanded coverage to the Sahel and Egypt.
At MEA Risk, I help clients assess instability around the world, with a team of analysts on the ground that help clients mitigate risk by understanding the root causes of instability.
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