In this edition of the Global Risk Bulletin, we explore the impact of President Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza on Egypt and Jordan, analyse the recent surge in fighting in Colombia’s Catatumbo Region, and discuss how changes in the US’s aid strategy will affect countries dependent on financial support.
World news in brief
A roundup of key political violence developments globally. Read this article
Proposals for Palestine: The implications for Egypt and Jordan
The US’s recent proposal for the future of the Gaza Strip, entailing the mass displacement of Palestinians, would have far-reaching social and security ramifications for neighbouring countries, particularly Egypt and Jordan. Read this article
Clashes in Catatumbo: The unravelling of ‘Total Peace’ in Colombia
In January 2024, widespread fighting broke out in Catatumbo Region following the collapse of a truce between factions of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN). The surge in violence has exposed shortcomings in President Gustavo Petro’s approach to resolving the conflict and will likely prompt a shift in peace negotiations. Read this article
Aid under the spotlight: The shifting landscape of US foreign aid
US President Donald Trump’s executive order pausing foreign aid has highlighted the global reliance on US funding as the new administration moves to streamline government spending. While concerns over the effectiveness of international aid and calls for reform are not new, the sudden US policy shift will impact regions where aid is most concentrated. Read this article
