GlobalPULSE: 30 DEC 2024

Report Summary

This weekly report provides a comprehensive analysis of critical events, emerging threats, and significant developments across our global watchlist countries. Our Geopolitical & Security Analysis Teams continuously monitor and assess incidents affecting regional stability, security, and business operations.

Key Global Concerns:

• Escalating violence in regions like Haiti, Somalia, and Myanmar underscores the challenges posed by criminal networks, insurgencies, and governance vacuums. In Haiti, the government declared a state of emergency to address gang violence, while Myanmar continues to grapple with ethnic conflicts.
• The conflict in Ukraine remains a central concern, with North Korean troop casualties and Russia’s strategic moves raising global stakes. Venezuela’s actions in the disputed Esequibo region further inflame South America’s geopolitical landscape, highlighting the fragility of regional diplomacy.
• From Peru’s oil spill to Australia’s bushfires, environmental disasters underscore vulnerabilities in natural resource management and disaster preparedness. These incidents amplify economic risks and threaten biodiversity, livelihoods, and public health.
• Rising economic instability in nations like Argentina and Sri Lanka reflects the difficulties of balancing fiscal reform, governance challenges, and external pressures. The Dominican Republic's partnership with France on energy transition underscores efforts to achieve sustainable growth.
• Escalating conflicts and environmental disasters continue to displace populations and exacerbate humanitarian challenges. In Yemen and Somalia, ongoing crises demand robust international intervention to prevent further deterioration of human security.

The intersection of geopolitical, environmental, and economic challenges signals a volatile global environment with wide-reaching implications. The Americas remain a hotspot for organized crime, geopolitical disputes, and climate-related emergencies. MENA continues to grapple with protracted conflicts, such as the Israel-Gaza tensions, and fragile economic corridors near Yemen amplify global risks.

Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent governance and security challenges, from Cameroon’s deradicalization efforts to post-election unrest in Mozambique. In the Asia-Pacific, heightened militarization and territorial disputes escalate tensions, while in Europe-Eurasia, waning public support for Ukraine highlights shifting regional dynamics. Multilateral cooperation and targeted risk management are vital to addressing these intertwined challenges.