Predictions Increased targeting of foreign journalists will reduce access to reporting on China, raising political distrust and investor uncertainty US and Australian journalists and activists will face greatest detention risks,

Indonesia Predictions Fresh restrictions in Jakarta likely to be extended beyond 27 September as fortnight will be insufficient to ease strain on medical facilities Extension of restrictions into October will

Falanx Group Ltd (LON:FLX, the AIM listed provider of cyber security and strategic intelligence services, has announced a new contract for its Cybersecurity monitoring services using its recently launched Triarii

Predictions Parliament likely to pass gazetted 20th amendment, restoring strengthened executive presidency and increasing Rajapaksas’ political influence Strengthening of president’s role will ease passage of legislation and reduce potential for

Predictions Peace deal with rebels offers some progress towards removal from US state sponsors of terrorism list but delisting will not occur this year Terrorism designation will limit access to

Predictions Al-Qaeda will exploit local ties and anti-French sentiment to extend influence in northern Mali and wider Sahel following Mali coup Despite AQAP’s criticism of UAE-Israel deal, limited jihadist capabilities

Predictions Russian disinformation operations will maintain focus on US presidential election and COVID-19 in coming months Social media and tech firms will face increased pressure to regulate platforms, but enforcement

Predictions Maritime skirmish highlights increased tensions with Iran over normalisation of ties with Israel, but will not result in increased risk to commercial shipping Longstanding US regional policy and Israeli

Predictions Growing global competition over ports will raise political and security tensions, particularly between China, India and the West Chinese investment in ports will increase as part of policies to

Predictions Cairo will continue to pursue African Union-mediated talks over Ethiopia dam but parties will fail to reach agreement within coming months Egypt will maintain efforts to win greater Sudanese