The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which long enjoyed de facto autonomy in north-eastern Syria, have dissolved. But tensions in the region remain high as talks about integration with the central state proceed. Further compromise would set a useful precedent for other parts of the country.

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In this special episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi about the rapid Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, what they mean for Saudi Arabia and the wider region, and the risk of a broader shipping crisis.

As the 2026 General Assembly begins, the UN remains hobbled by cost cutting and big-power wrangling. The new Secretary-General to be chosen soon cannot cure all that ails the organisation, but much can be done to put its still considerable capacity to work.

In mid-September, residents of the Bangsamoro in the southern Philippines will elect regional parliamentary representatives. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Georgi Engelbrecht explains the importance of this step in the peace process between the national government and ex-rebels in the region.

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group expert Olga Oliker about evolving nuclear calculations in Europe amid doubts about the U.S.’s NATO commitments. They also talk about the latest round of U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war.

The Trump administration has announced an agreement with Caracas that it says gives the U.S. a major stake in the Venezuelan oil industry. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Phil Gunson and Delaney Simon explore the reported deal’s ramifications.

La administración Trump ha anunciado un acuerdo con Caracas que, según dice, otorga a EE. UU. una participación importante en la industria petrolera venezolana. En esta sesión de preguntas y respuestas, los expertos de Crisis Group Phil Gunson y Delaney Simon analizan las repercusiones de dicho acuerdo.

On Our Radar scans conflicts and crises around the globe every week and features some of the hotspots Crisis Group’s analysts are closely watching. Whether an under-reported trend or a headline-grabbing development, our field experts explain why it matters or what should be done.

From AI data centres to makers of electric vehicles, luxury goods and missile systems, industries around the world depend on minerals extracted in Myanmar. These stories show how four globally important resources have become intertwined with the country’s civil war.