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Security Update06 August 2026Asia-Pacific

Bangladesh: Security Implications of Sheikh Hasina’s Planned Return

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stated that she intends to return to Bangladesh in December 2026 and surrender to the authorities. This assessment examines the credibility of the proposed return, the potential for political unrest and security-force…

Civil UnrestOperational SecurityPolitical Stability
Security Update05 August 2026Middle East

Syrian and Iranian Ground-Force Activity Around Iraq and Kuwait

Assessment of Syrian military reinforcement on the Iraqi frontier, reported Iranian cross-border activity in Iraqi Kurdistan, limited armour movements in Khuzestan, and the credibility of claims concerning potential ground action against Kuwait.

Armed ConflictGeopolitical SecurityMilitary Activity
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