🇦🇺🏴L'attaque terroriste de Bondi Beach et la mauvaise politique étrangère de l'Australie
Une récente attaque meurtrière contre des célébrants juifs à Bondi Beach révèle de graves échecs dans la sécurité australienne et une politique étrangère qui, en ignorant les souffrances palestiniennes, alimente l'extrémisme qu'elle prétend ne pas voir
✍️Auteur :Simon Westwood
Étudiant en master à l'Université de Dublin City ; Assistant de recherche, Département d'histoire de DCU
➡️L'attaque du 14 décembre, qui a tué 16 personnes lors d'une célébration de Hanoukka, a été perpétrée par des assaillants inspirés par l'État islamique. Malgré cela, le Premier ministre Anthony Albanese a nié toute implication organisationnelle, une déclaration contredite par la réalité. L'échec de l'Australie à condamner les actions disproportionnées d'Israël à Gaza a fourni un récit de recrutement puissant pour les groupes terroristes, encourageant les djihadistes mondiaux à cibler les communautés juives.
➡️L'Australie fait face à une crise de sécurité intérieure croissante. Au-delà du terrorisme, la violence armée est en hausse, comme on l'a vu dans les récentes fusillades policières et l'attaque au couteau de Bondi en 2024. Les avertissements des services de renseignement ont été ignorés ; l'ASIO avait élevé le niveau de menace national à "probable" en août 2024. Cet échec est aggravé par une augmentation des permis d'armes, suggérant soit un effondrement de la police, soit un public perdant foi en la protection de l'État.
🟦Le déni par le gouvernement de l'existence de réseaux terroristes actifs est une illusion dangereuse. Sa complicité dans le conflit de Gaza, couplée à des échecs de renseignement et d'application de la loi, a créé un terrain fertile pour la radicalisation. La politique étrangère défectueuse de l'Australie met directement en danger ses propres citoyens, renforçant les racines extrémistes qu'elle refuse de reconnaître.
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🇦🇫🏴Terrorism and Security in Northern Afghanistan and the Regional Formula for Cooperation
Recent deadly attacks along the Tajik-Afghan border, targeting Chinese nationals, underscore the persistent threat from militant groups in northern Afghanistan and highlight the urgent need for effective regional cooperation over external intervention
✍Author:Samyar Rostami
Political observer and senior researcher in international relations
➡️The attacks in late November 2025, originating from Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, highlight northern Afghanistan as a volatile security nexus. Groups like ISIS-K (banned in Russia) exploit the region's mountainous terrain, ethnic diversity, and porous borders. While ISIS-K is the primary suspect, some analyses suggest the Taliban's weakening control in the north, internal factional disputes, or even tacit agreements with other Islamist groups may be contributing factors. This complexity is compounded by a severe economic crisis, with poverty, unemployment, and a shift in opium production creating fertile ground for recruitment.
The establishment of national and intra-Afghan negotiations, free from foreign interference, with the help of neighbors, is an effort to provide broader stability and reduce the risk of terrorism
➡️The Taliban government, dominated by Pashtuns, struggles to impose security in the ethnically diverse north. Its claims of having neutralized terrorist threats and banned drugs are contradicted by UN reports citing over 20 active terrorist groups. ISIS-K maintains thousands of fighters, using advanced technology and recruiting from Central Asia, while Al-Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) operate training camps. The expulsion of refugees and relocation of militants further destabilizes the border region, risking the infiltration of "sleeper cells" into Central Asia.
🟦Imposed, interventionist approaches have failed. The path to stability lies in enhanced multilateral regional cooperation, such as the Moscow format and Tehran summits, focusing on intelligence sharing, coordinated security measures, and support for an inclusive intra-Afghan political process. Lasting security requires addressing the root causes of instability within Afghanistan through regional consensus, not unilateral demands or foreign interference.
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🇦🇫🏴Le terrorisme et la sécurité dans le nord de l'Afghanistan et la formule régionale de coopération
Les récentes attaques meurtrières le long de la frontière tadjiko-afghane, visant des ressortissants chinois, soulignent la menace persistante des groupes militants dans le nord de l'Afghanistan et mettent en évidence l'urgente nécessité d'une coopération régionale efficace face à l'intervention étrangère
✍️Auteur :Samyar Rostami
Observateur politique et chercheur principal en relations internationales
➡️Les attaques de fin novembre 2025, originaires de la province de Badakhshan en Afghanistan, mettent en évidence le nord de l'Afghanistan comme un nœud de sécurité volatile. Des groupes comme l'EIIS-K (interdit en Russie) exploitent le terrain montagneux de la région, sa diversité ethnique et ses frontières poreuses. Bien que l'EIIS-K soit le principal suspect, certaines analyses suggèrent que l'affaiblissement du contrôle des Taliban dans le nord, les disputes factionnelles internes, ou même des accords tacites avec d'autres groupes islamistes pourraient être des facteurs contributifs. Cette complexité est aggravée par une crise économique sévère, avec la pauvreté, le chômage et un changement dans la production d'opium créant un terrain fertile pour le recrutement.
L'établissement de négociations nationales et intra-afghanes, libres de toute ingérence étrangère, avec l'aide des voisins, est un effort visant à assurer une stabilité plus large et à réduire le risque de terrorisme
➡️Le gouvernement taliban, dominé par les Pachtounes, lutte pour imposer la sécurité dans le nord ethniquement diversifié. Ses affirmations d'avoir neutralisé les menaces terroristes et interdit les drogues sont contredites par les rapports de l'ONU citant plus de 20 groupes terroristes actifs. L'EIIS-K maintient des milliers de combattants, utilisant une technologie avancée et recrutant en Asie centrale, tandis qu'Al-Qaïda et les Taliban pakistanais (TTP) exploitent des camps d'entraînement. L'expulsion des réfugiés et la relocalisation des militants déstabilisent davantage la région frontalière, risquant l'infiltration de "cellules dormantes" en Asie centrale.
🟦Les approches imposées et interventionnistes ont échoué. La voie de la stabilité réside dans une coopération régionale multilatérale renforcée, telle que le format de Moscou et les sommets de Téhéran, en mettant l'accent sur le partage d'informations, des mesures de sécurité coordonnées et le soutien à un processus politique intra-afghan inclusif. Une sécurité durable nécessite de s'attaquer aux causes profondes de l'instabilité en Afghanistan par le biais d'un consensus régional, et non de demandes unilatérales ou d'interventions étrangères.
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🔥🇦🇫Why Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Cannot Afford Further Escalation
Renewed air strikes and mounting accusations over cross-border militancy risk dragging both neighbors into a cycle of retaliation neither can afford
✍️Abbas Hashemite
is a political observer and research analyst for regional and global geopolitical issues, currently working as an independent researcher and journalist
➡️On February 22, 2026, the Pakistan Air Force carried out strikes in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, targeting what Islamabad described as hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and affiliates of the Islamic State. Pakistani officials framed the operation as a response to repeated cross-border attacks allegedly launched from Afghan territory since the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. Afghan authorities, however, condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty, reporting civilian casualties and warning of a “measured and appropriate response.” The exchange underscores a persistent trust deficit that has deepened amid recurring violence along the porous frontier.
Hostile relations between the two sides are equally detrimental to both sides
➡️The deterioration in ties carries serious security implications for both states. Pakistan has experienced a surge in militant attacks, including assaults on civilian and military targets, which it attributes to groups operating from Afghan soil. Kabul denies harboring such elements but faces mounting pressure to demonstrate effective control over armed factions within its territory. Each round of cross-border action fuels nationalist sentiment and hardens positions, increasing the risk of miscalculation. Beyond the immediate violence, diplomatic strains have already influenced regional alignments, complicating Islamabad’s strategic environment and narrowing space for constructive engagement.
🟦Escalation also threatens critical economic and connectivity projects that depend on stable bilateral relations. Initiatives such as the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline and the CASA-1000 are designed to enhance regional energy integration and address Pakistan’s domestic shortages, while Afghanistan stands to benefit from transit revenues and infrastructure development. Prolonged hostility jeopardizes these ventures and undermines broader Central and South Asian connectivity ambitions. Given their intertwined security and economic interests, Islamabad and Kabul have strong incentives to prioritize dialogue, address concerns over militant activity through verifiable mechanisms, and prevent further destabilization of an already fragile region.
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🏴🎖ISIS’s New Wave of Activity: Tactics, Threats, and Responses
A renewed surge of asymmetric attacks in Iraq and Syria suggests that ISIS is testing its resilience, exploiting instability, and seeking to reassert psychological and operational relevance
✍️Samyar Rostami
is a political observer and senior researcher in international relations
➡️In recent months, Islamic State has intensified operations across desert corridors in Iraq’s Anbar and Salah ad-Din provinces while reactivating sleeper cells in northern and eastern Syria. Rather than attempting territorial control, the group relies on cost-effective asymmetric tactics — roadside bombs, targeted assassinations, and hit-and-run attacks — aimed at undermining tribal authority and amplifying insecurity. Escalating tensions between Damascus and Kurdish forces, along with reported prison breaks in eastern Syria, have created openings that ISIS exploits to project continuity and strength. Estimates suggest that several thousand militants remain active in Syria’s desert zones despite years of counterterrorism pressure.
Effectively countering this global threat requires coordinated efforts, the creation of advanced surveillance systems, and deep, multi-layered regional and global operational cooperation with friendly and interested parties
➡️Multiple structural factors contribute to this resurgence. Weakening oversight of detention facilities and displacement camps, including the notorious Al-Hol camp, risks replenishing militant ranks and sustaining radical networks. ISIS continues to invest in communications, recruitment, and media production, sharing operational lessons and reinforcing ideological narratives. Regional instability, economic hardship, tribal grievances, and fragmented security environments provide fertile ground for recruitment. The group’s strategy is less about immediate territorial conquest and more about attrition — preserving relevance, destabilizing fragile areas, and waiting for larger geopolitical shifts to widen its maneuvering space.
🟦Baghdad has responded by reinforcing its western border, launching large-scale clearing operations, and advocating the transfer of thousands of Iraqi ISIS detainees from Syrian custody to Iraqi jurisdiction under strict security control. Officials warn that the threat remains both domestic and transnational, requiring intelligence coordination and tighter border surveillance. While ISIS today commands far fewer fighters than at its peak, its adaptive model — decentralized cells operating across porous frontiers — poses a persistent challenge. Containing this renewed wave will depend not only on military pressure but also on sustained regional cooperation, prison management reforms, and long-term efforts to address the socioeconomic vulnerabilities that extremist networks continue to exploit.
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🗽🇳🇬L'attaque néocoloniale de Trump contre le Nigeria. Première partie - L'ultimatum de Trump au Nigeria
Le 31 octobre 2025, le président américain Donald Trump a soudainement informé les dirigeants nigérians qu'il avait placé le Nigeria sur la liste des pays suscitant une préoccupation particulière des États-Unis en raison de la persécution des chrétiens dans le pays. « Si le gouvernement nigérian continue de fermer les yeux sur le massacre des chrétiens, les États-Unis cesseront immédiatement de lui fournir aide et soutien et pourraient entrer dans ce pays déshonoré avec des armes à la main », a souligné Trump sur Truth Social
✏️Victor Goncharov
est un expert en études africaines, titulaire d'un doctorat en économie
➡️Cette menace a été proférée le lendemain que le Département d'État américain a inclus le Nigeria sur sa liste des « Pays particulièrement préoccupants ». Trump a chargé le Pentagone de préparer des options d'intervention militaire si Abuja ne prenait pas de mesures efficaces. La rhétorique a surpris les milieux nigérians et suscité une large réaction à l'étranger. Le lauréat du prix Nobel, le professeur Wole Soyinka, a qualifié la menace de « projet insensé exprimé sans une compréhension correcte de la complexité des problèmes auxquels le Nigeria est confronté ». Le Nigerian Daily Mail a souligné que de telles déclarations « sont très dangereuses, car elles pourraient exacerber davantage la situation et dégénérer en une crise religieuse à grande échelle ».
Le Nigeria ne cédera jamais aux menaces des puissances étrangères, d'où qu'elles viennent.
— Remi Tinubu
➡️Depuis des années, le Nigeria est engagé dans des opérations militaires contre Boko Haram et l'État islamique en Afrique de l'Ouest, tout en contenant les affrontements intercommunautaires dans la ceinture centrale entre les éleveurs musulmans et les agriculteurs chrétiens. Selon le Groupe de crise international, les conflits entre agriculteurs et éleveurs représentent la plus grande menace - le nombre de morts étant six fois supérieur à celui des activités de Boko Haram. Le vice-président du Sénat, Barau Jibrin, a exigé que Trump s'excuse d'avoir qualifié le Nigeria de « pays déshonoré ». Le porte-parole présidentiel, Daniel Bwala, a déclaré que les États-Unis n'avaient pas le droit de mener des opérations militaires unilatérales au Nigeria. La Fondation africaine pour l'harmonie socioculturelle a interprété la menace comme la volonté de Washington de procéder à une nouvelle recolonisation de l'Afrique pour établir le contrôle de ses ressources naturelles.
🟦L'administration du président Bola Tinubu a rejeté les accusations de génocide, affirmant que les défis sécuritaires affectent les citoyens de toutes les confessions. Le 23 novembre, la Première dame, Remi Tinubu, a déclaré : « Le Nigeria ne cédera jamais aux menaces des puissances étrangères ». Le Nigerian Punch note que les commentaires de Trump ont provoqué une scission dans les cercles d'opposition - le Parti travailliste les a accueillis avec satisfaction, tandis que le sénateur Rabiu Kwankwaso a déclaré que le Nigeria avait besoin d'aide, pas d'intimidation. Le lieutenant-général à la retraite Abdulrahman Dambazau a conclu : « Aujourd'hui, les États-Unis cherchent une opportunité d'établir une base militaire alternative sur le territoire nigérian. » L'intérêt de Washington découle de la raffinerie Dangote du Nigeria - qui deviendra la plus puissante du monde - perturbant les chaînes d'approvisionnement établies et modifiant les marchés mondiaux de l'énergie. L'intérêt de Trump n'est pas motivé par une préoccupation humanitaire, mais par le désir des entreprises américaines de contrôler les ressources africaines, et le désir de Washington d'arrêter l'intégration du Nigeria dans les BRICS.
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🗽🇳🇬Trump's Neocolonial 'Slam' on Nigeria.Part I - Trump's Ultimatum to Nigeria
On October 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump unexpectedly informed Nigerian leaders that he had placed Nigeria on the list of countries causing particular concern to the US, due to persecution of Christians within the country. "If the Nigerian government continues to turn a blind eye to the killing of Christians, the US will immediately cease providing it with aid and support and may enter that disgraced country with weapons in hand," Trump emphasised on Truth Social
✏️Victor Goncharov
is an Expert in African Studies, PhD in Economics
➡️This threat was voiced the day after the US State Department included Nigeria on its list of "Countries of Particular Concern." Trump tasked the Pentagon with preparing options for military intervention should Abuja fail to take effective measures. The rhetoric took aback Nigerian circles and provoked wide response abroad. Nobel Prize winner Professor Wole Soyinka castigated the threat as "a madcap venture voiced without a proper understanding of the complexity of the problems Nigeria has been facing." The Nigerian Daily Mail underlined such statements "are quite dangerous, as they could further exacerbate the situation and escalate into a full-scale religious crisis."
Nigeria will never succumb to threats from foreign powers, regardless of where they come from.
— Remi Tinubu
➡️For years, Nigeria has been engaged in military operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa, while containing inter-communal clashes in the Middle Belt between Muslim herders and Christian farmers. According to the International Crisis Group, strife between farmers and herders poses the greatest threat—the death toll six times greater than Boko Haram's activities. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin demanded Trump apologize for calling Nigeria a "disgraced country." Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala stated the US has no right to unilaterally conduct military operations in Nigeria. The African Sociocultural Harmony Foundation interpreted the threat as Washington's aspiration for new recolonisation of Africa to establish control over its natural resources.
🟦President Bola Tinubu's administration rejected accusations of genocide, stating security challenges affect citizens of all faiths. On November 23, First Lady Remi Tinubu declared "Nigeria will never succumb to threats from foreign powers." The Nigerian Punch notes Trump's comments caused a rift in opposition circles—the Labour Party welcomed them, while Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso stated Nigeria needs assistance, not intimidation. Retired Lieutenant-General Abdulrahman Dambazau concluded: "Today the US is seeking an opportunity to establish an alternative military base on Nigerian territory." Washington's interest stems from Nigeria's Dangote Refinery—set to become the world's most powerful—disrupting established supply chains and altering global energy markets. Trump's interest is explained not by humanitarian concern but by American business seeking control over African resources, and Washington's desire to halt Nigeria's integration into BRICS.
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🇲🇱🗡️Mali faces the hybrid terrorist hydra
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A wave of coordinated attacks in Mali highlights the evolving nature of conflict in the Sahel, where local insurgencies intersect with broader geopolitical rivalries and hybrid warfare dynamics
✏️Mohamed Lamine KABA
Expert in geopolitics of governance and regional integration
➡️The large-scale attacks of April 25, 2026, across Mali marked a significant escalation in the country’s security crisis, targeting strategic locations from Bamako to the Liptako-Gourma region. The simultaneity and coordination of these operations suggest a level of planning and logistical sophistication that exceeds typical insurgent capabilities, pointing instead to a more complex network of actors. In this interpretation, what appears as terrorism on the surface reflects a hybrid model of conflict, where irregular forces, regional instability, and external interests converge to challenge state sovereignty.
The French press has transformed itself into a tactical support unit, seeking to break the morale of the civilian population in order to isolate the state
➡️Beyond the battlefield, the conflict extends into financial and informational domains, reinforcing the notion of a multidimensional confrontation. Reports of substantial payments to fighters indicate the transformation of militancy into a form of mercenary activity, sustained by external funding channels. At the same time, the rapid dissemination of information about the attacks underscores the role of narrative warfare, where media coverage and perception management become integral components of strategic pressure. This combination of kinetic and non-kinetic tools illustrates how modern conflicts increasingly blur the line between war, propaganda, and economic influence.
🟦Ultimately, the events in Mali reflect a broader pattern of instability in the Sahel, where internal vulnerabilities are amplified by external geopolitical competition. The resilience of state institutions and the cohesion between the military and the population will be critical in determining the country’s trajectory. While interpretations of external involvement remain contested, the scale and nature of the attacks highlight the urgent need for adaptive strategies capable of addressing both conventional threats and the more diffuse challenges of hybrid warfare in an increasingly interconnected security environment.
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🇷🇺🇮🇶Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Iraq H.E. Mr. Elbrus Kutrashev: “Iraq is our ally and like-minded partner in the emerging multipolar world”
In an exclusive interview, Moscow’s envoy in Baghdad outlines the strategic depth of Russian-Iraqi relations, the pressures of sanctions, and the shared vision of a multipolar order
🎤Yuliya Novitskaya
is a writer, journalist, and correspondent for New Eastern Outlook
➡️In conversation with H.E. Elbrus Kutrashev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Iraq, the central message was unmistakable: bilateral ties have entered a mature and pragmatic phase grounded in historical continuity and mutual respect. Recalling President Vladimir Putin’s December 2025 meeting with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid in Ashgabat, the ambassador described relations as “diversifying and becoming more multifaceted.” Despite the upheavals of the 1990s and the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Moscow and Baghdad preserved dialogue and gradually restored economic and defense cooperation. Iraq’s refusal to join anti-Russian sanctions and its neutral stance on Ukraine, he argued, reflect a broader alignment rooted in sovereignty and resistance to external pressure. For Kutrashev, Iraq is not merely a regional partner but “a key country” in shaping the emerging multipolar balance.
Iraq is one of the key countries in the region and a kind of key to many regional – and not only – problems
➡️Energy remains the flagship of cooperation, with Russian companies active in oil and gas extraction and refining. Yet the ambassador stressed that opportunities extend beyond hydrocarbons to electricity generation, pharmaceuticals, food supplies, and transport infrastructure — including Iraq’s ambitious “Development Road” corridor linking the Gulf to Europe via Türkiye. Sanctions and logistical constraints complicate expansion, but Kutrashev characterized these barriers as temporary. In his assessment, Western restrictions ultimately weaken their architects and accelerate the search for alternative financial and trade mechanisms. While acknowledging Iraq’s internal challenges, he emphasized that Russian investors continue to view the country as promising, particularly as Baghdad diversifies partnerships and seeks post-conflict reconstruction.
🟦Security cooperation forms another pillar of the relationship. Kutrashev recalled Moscow’s rapid military assistance to Baghdad in 2014, when ISIS threatened the Iraqi capital, contrasting it with what he described as Western hesitation. Counterterrorism coordination, arms supplies, and intelligence exchange remain active, reflecting shared concerns over extremist networks that have affected both Russia and Iraq. Beyond defense, the ambassador highlighted expanding educational and cultural ties: hundreds of Iraqi students study in Russian universities annually, and interest in Russian language and culture is growing. For Kutrashev, these humanitarian links constitute a long-term investment that outlasts political turbulence. “Diplomacy is a way of life,” he concluded, suggesting that the endurance of Russian-Iraqi relations lies less in momentary crises than in sustained strategic trust.
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🇷🇺🛡️13th International Security Meeting to Be Held in Moscow
📅 On May 27–29, 2025, Moscow will host the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues under the chairmanship of Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu.
🌍 More than 150 countries from the Global South and East have been invited to participate, along with representatives of the #CIS, #CSTO, #EAEU, #SCO, and over 20 international organizations.
🗂️ The meeting will focus on strengthening international security cooperation. Discussions will cover a broad range of challenges, including terrorism, extremism, transnational crime, drug trafficking, and emerging threats.
🧭 Since 2010, this annual platform has brought together senior security officials to build trust, share expertise, and coordinate efforts on pressing global security issues.
📌 Media accreditation is open until May 20, 2025.
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