Five flashpoints define the emerging shape of conflict in 2025: full-blown war between Thailand and Cambodia, state-backed cyberattacks disrupting nuclear and aviation systems, formal moves to recognize Palestinian statehood, a fragile ceasefire in Congo, and Russia’s expanding military footprint in the Sahel. This week’s Under Report breaks down where power is shifting and why it matters.
Ukraine's "spiderweb" attack takes out a third of Russia's bombers. China and the Philippines ram each other over a critical shoal. Australia asks Beijing why it's building up its military. Starship stumbles and Nigeria bans making it rain money at weddings.
The gray zone is everywhere these days. Europe warns Russia with deep strikes while protecting undersea cables. Kenya complains about Chinese Debt traps. ASEAN comes together to reject Trump's tariffs. And trains keep chugging through Turkmenistan.
Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir kick off fighting between nuclear armed India and Pakistan. Iran's critical port explodes during nuke talks. A power outage takes out Southern Europe, Sudan spills over into Ethiopia, and Russia re-brands as defender of Africa.
Turkish boots touch ground in Somalia. Europe debates digital IDs while tech companies lick their chops. Indonesia hits the BRICS harder than ever before and Kabila returns to Congo as the fight for minerals in Goma heats up.
