The Latest Breaking News from the Soufan Center

Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger’s capital, Niamey, appears calm after young soldiers staged a mutiny against the ruling military junta

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Officials nationwide face death threats and gunfire over AI data center projects — More than 500 towns restrict builds as councils shutter public comment

Recent data published in the Soufan Center's July IntelBrief found hundreds of posts with threat language between July 2025 and July 2026, and a volume surge beginning in April.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 23

How Could Iran Seek To Punish Israel Over Consulate Strikes?

Iran has vowed to punish Israel over a recent strike on its Damascus consulate widely blamed on Israel, and fears are rising that an imminent response could risk triggering a broader conflict.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

A spider web of Hamas tunnels in Gaza Strip raises risks for an Israeli ground offensive

As an Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip looms in its war with Hamas, one of the greatest threats to both its troops and all those trapped in the seaside enclave is hidden underground

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023