The full archive of daily intelligence briefs from The Basedment desks.

Today we zoom into the Horn of Africa as it seems localised conflicts could soon be blurred into a large full-scale regional confrontation between two distinct groups.

Today we analyse Netanyahu's visit and its effects on negotiations with the U.S and Iran, as satellite image confirms that Iran is reinforcing it's nuclear sites.

Today we get more information coming out of the Ukraine-Russia front on this new supposed offensive as others argue it's not really an offensive.

In today’s deep dive, we unpack why the rules-based order collapsed and what replaces it in an era of great-power rivalry.

In today’s deep dive, we turn to the Huliaipole-Pokrovsk’e front as Ukraine launched a new coordinated winter offensive to pushback Russian forces.

Today we examine the growing economic blockade around Cuba and ask the question do sanctions work as a form of removing rival leaders?

No nuclear deal reached, but both sides say the meeting was positive, today we analyse whether there is truth to this, as Iran remains extremely vulnerable.

Today we examine why peace seems no closer than it was just a few months ago, as both sides have red lines that cannot be compromised on.

Today we examine how old enemies such as Turkey and its rivals Egypt and Saudi Arabia are mending ties to improve economic relations but importantly to counter Israel and UAE.

Today we explore rising (and cooling) tensions in the Middle East, as it seems Iran and Trump believe a diplomatic route is better - while others think otherwise.

Today we explore the UAE's strained ambitions, as Egypt begins to mount it's own military involvement against the UAE's proxy in Sudan.

Today we're looking at what may be a swap in consolidation, as Russia aims to take the villages that sit to the east of the Oskil, while Ukraine solidifies it's control over the city.