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Updated: October 26, 2026 04:18
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Middle East tensions evolve, Ukraine war stable, Sahel and Sudan crises persistent
The global picture shows significant changes compared to the previous day. In the Middle East, the US-Iran situation has shifted from direct conflict to a phase of diplomatic tension, with a decrease in severity for IRN (9→8) and USA (9→7). However, Israel-Palestine-Lebanon tension remains high, with ISR maintaining an aggressive role. In Africa, the severity of conflicts in Sudan (SDN) and the Sahel (MLI, BFA, NER) remains high or increases, indicating persistent instability. The war in Ukraine (UKR/RUS) remains stable at the maximum level of intensity.
Critical points
- Ukraine/Russia — The war continues without resolution with mutual large-scale attacks, including civilian targets and in the heart of Russia.
- Middle East (Israel-Palestine-Lebanon-Iran) — High tension between Israel and its neighbors, with active military operations and risk of regional escalation despite US-Iran diplomatic talks.
- Sudan — Ongoing civil war with attacks causing mass civilian casualties and risk of regional expansion, involving South Sudan and Ethiopia.
- Sahel (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) — Violent jihadist attacks and clashes between rival groups cause a severe humanitarian and security crisis.
- Afghanistan/Pakistan — Deadly border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces threaten regional stability despite peace talks.
Overall situation
The global landscape is characterized by numerous active armed conflicts and widespread military tensions. The war in Ukraine remains the most intense conflict, while the Middle East is the scene of multiple clashes involving Israel, Iran, and their respective networks of allies. In Africa, the civil war in Sudan and the jihadist insurgency in the Sahel continue to cause casualties and instability. In Asia, tensions on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan and in the South China Sea and Taiwan region represent critical flashpoints.
Main conflicts
- Russia-Ukraine War — Large-scale ongoing conflict, with mutual attacks on national territory and Russian testing of new strategic weapons.
- Israel-Palestine/Iran Conflict — Clashes in Gaza, West Bank, and cross-border attacks between Israel and Iran-backed militias in Lebanon and Syria, with direct US-Iran tensions.
- Civil War in Sudan — Clash between the regular army and RSF that is expanding regionally, with airstrikes causing civilian casualties.
- Jihadist Insurgency in the Sahel — Widespread violence by groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria.
- Pakistan-Afghanistan Tension — Deadly border clashes between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban, linked to support for the TTP.
Legend
At war, both attacking and under attack
At war, only receiving attacks
At war, only launching attacks
Involved / at risk (yellow = low, orange = high danger)
Not involved in any conflict
→Arrow: from the attacker to the country attacked (double arrow = mutual attacks; thicker = more intense)
Situation summaries are generated with AI assistance from public news sources and may contain inaccuracies or lag behind events. Colours are an indicative classification, not an official assessment. Always check the linked sources.
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