Gabon's coup isn't a sign of contagion; Idalia review and Typhoon Saola look ahead in the Global Security Briefing

This week's Global Security Briefing touches on Gabon's coup with ERI African expert Cameron Evers telling you what conditions to watch for in other nations. He doesn't think there is a contagion or domino effect. ERI also talks about U.S.-China relations, European natural gas reserves and more things that keep Kieran O'Leary up at night.

Factal discusses Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Franklin and Typhoon Saola. VP of Product Cory Bergman notes that the NHC had the forecast correct for Idalia which helped prevent loss of life for what was, for a bit, a Cat 4 hurricane.

Handy links;

• Gabon coup leaders name Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader (BBC)
• Yucatan disturbance sets its sights on Florida (Yale Climate Connections)
• Hong Kong Observatory Tropical Cyclone monitor

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