Violence in Reynosa reflects divisions within the Gulf cartel.

The runner-up in the vote is in no position to instigate violence.

Iraq's Shia-led government has managed the country's restive Sunni and Kurdish factions through improvisation and dealmaking.

Pyongyang is declaring a return to a state of open hostilities.

The political exploitation of recent actions by a Salafist cleric could further fragment the country.

Foreign pressure and constitutional changes reduce the risk of a return to fighting.

Geography and internal constraints prevent Yemen from eliminating its various militant groups.

Travelers to Mexico should exercise caution and practice good situational awareness.

The declining security situation has resulted from rival incursions into a Los Zetas stronghold.

Rebel gains in Syria's north and east are increasingly cause for concern for Iraq and the Kurds.