Peru has been engulfed by violent clashes in recent months between protestors and the pro-government military resulting in the deaths of over 60 civilians. With recent polling suggesting 82% of Peruvians disapprove of the current government’s leadership, NGS Associate Analyst, Harry Sparke, examines the nature and motivations of the protests.   Introduction   Peru’s young […]

Ecuador has been engulfed by an enduring wave of violent crime which has turned a nation once known as an “island of peace” into one of the most violent countries in Latin America. The label was brought into focus on 09 August, when presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated. Ahead of elections on 20 August, […]

The coup in Niger last week was the 13th attempted coup in Africa since 2020, bringing concerns of fresh instability to an already troubled region. Here, NGS Risk Analyst Jason Davies considers what the international reaction to the coup will mean for international travellers to Niger, and suggests some security measures.   Introduction   On […]

Far-right political parties in Europe, particularly (but not exclusively) Germany, Spain and Italy, have increased their national vote share in recent years, demonstrating a resurgence in popularity that few would have predicted 20 years ago. In his latest article, NGS Risk Analyst Jason Davies considers the impact this renewed polarisation of national politics could have […]