The threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever before. Recent global intelligence assessments and cybersecurity industry reports have warned that the frequency, sophistication and scale of cyberattacks are expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Governments, corporations and even small businesses are increasingly becoming targets as cybercriminals leverage artificial …

Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing from Türkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. These fighters are being integrated into Syria’s Armed Forces, with their commanders appointed to key government and military positions, despite their …

Battlefield Assessment Major parties to the war in Ukraine are preparing for possible ceasefire talks in Istanbul, offering some reason for optimism. But in the meantime, Russia’s military is gearing up for a large-scale summer offensive. Russia is likely to target Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia in its push. With ceasefire …