In this edition of the Global Risk Bulletin, we explore the evolving extremism threat in the US, the implications of Mexico’s first judicial elections, and what the return of Joseph Kabila means for political stability in the DRC.
World news in brief
A roundup of key political violence developments globally. Read this article
Dangerous divides: The evolving threat of extremism in the US
A recent spate of politically motivated attacks in the US—including the killing of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC—highlights the complex and evolving threat posed by extremist actors, driven by a combination of domestic and external factors. Read this article
Unchecked power: The politicisation of justice
In June 2025, Mexicans went to the polls for the country’s first judicial elections. Critics argue the elections may politicise justice and undermine the rule of law, threatening to decrease investor confidence and prompt further disruptive unrest. Read this article
Blood in the water: Joseph Kabila’s unsettling return to Congo
Former president Joseph Kabila’s return to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in April in the M23-controlled city of Goma, North Kivu, coincides with the government’s crackdown on pro-Kabila dissent, further complicating efforts to address the country’s persistent security challenges. Read this article
