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Every few weeks, we collate highlights from recent Assynt Reports, to keep you informed and help you stay prepared, be proactive, and make the best decisions for your business.
March highlights
South Asia
India
- Second Islamic State-claimed (IS) attack in Kashmir does not point to increased capabilities or rising risk of larger jihadist operations
- Tripura poll win reaffirms ruling party’s dominance and shows opposition is likely to remain weak and divided at national level
Pakistan
- Ruling party’s win in Senate elections will help ensure continuity of pro-business agenda
Afghanistan
- President’s increasing efforts to engage with Taliban will not raise prospect of negotiations ahead of elections, or reduce violence
Sri Lanka
- State of emergency will contain wider communal unrest, but anger among Buddhist nationalists could prompt fresh opposition protests
Bangladesh
- Stabbing of secular activist suggests low-level attacks likely to rise as jihadist sympathisers seek to exploit political unrest
ARABIAN PENINSULA
Regional
- Islamic State in Greater Sahara (ISGS) will lack capabilities to strike Western interests despite slight increase in activity in northern Mali
Bahrain
- Arrest of militant network and seizure of weapons does not indicate growing militant threat
Kuwait
- Government suppression of protest supporting anti-Iranian Shia cleric will prevent any damage to relationship with Tehran
Qatar
- Agreement on financial cooperation underlines continued relevance of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), but does not signal breakthrough
Saudi Arabia
- Crown Prince’s first visit to West since promotion will help boost foreign investment and limit criticism of foreign policy
Yemen
- Economic protests in Sanaa will increase in frequency and scale in coming year, but will not threaten Houthi control
