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Vol 10, 2024 | Summary | Global Risk Bulletin

Written by Markus Korhonen | Dec 2, 2024 4:51:01 PM

In this edition of the Global Risk Bulletin, we explore the implications of North Korean troop deployments to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, assess the impact of renewed anti-government unrest in Georgia, and analyse the escalating political tensions in Mozambique in the wake of October’s presidential elections.

 

World news in brief

A roundup of key political violence developments globally. Read the article

 

Out of the shadows: North Korea steps up its role in the Russia-Ukraine war

The deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers to the Russia-Ukraine conflict marks a significant development in the war, likely influencing the battlefield dynamics and carrying wider geopolitical implications for the Korean Peninsula. Read the article

 

Unrest in Georgia: What fuelled the surge in mass protests?

Although post-election protests by opposition activists initially subsided, the ruling Georgian Dream's decision to suspend EU accession talks reignited mass demonstrations. Read the article

 

Tipping point: Political violence and unrest in Mozambique

The violent unrest that followed Mozambique’s October presidential election signals a substantive shift in the country’s political environment, and rising dissatisfaction with the longstanding status quo. Read the article