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Watch List Findings: Oct. 29, 2016

Analysis

What follows are the preliminary findings for issues identified in the daily Watch Lists this week. We are only sending findings that we regard as significant or potentially significant to keep this email manageable. We have findings for all the Watch List items. Should you be interested in findings not listed here, please contact us […]

China’s Prestige Politics

Analysis

Oct. 28, 2016 October has been a busy month for Chinese foreign policy.

Coalition Forces Close In on Mosul

Weekly Graphic

Oct. 28, 2016 The coalition participating in the invasion of Mosul is made up of mostly the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and the Kurdish peshmerga, with support from the United States. While the offensive has been underway for a few days now, neither the ISF nor the peshmerga have reached the city of Mosul proper yet. Coalition forces have encountered IS resistance at a number of locations, including Bashiqa, Bartella, Tall Kayf, al-Hamdaniya and Shura. Additionally, the coalition has left the west open to tempt IS to retreat from the city rather than fight.

Mid-Term Taskings: Oct. 28, 2016

Analysis
These are what we consider major mid- to long-term issues in the world that are linked to our annual forecast. The associated taskings will require monitoring for at least...

Watch List: Oct. 27, 2016

Analysis
The items listed below represent potential emerging issues that our analysts are tracking. These can be long term or short term, but will be updated daily. If an item...

The Battle for Mosul: Current Tactics, Future Fallout

Deep Dive

Oct. 27, 2016 The Islamic State faces the possibility of losing its largest stronghold in Iraq.

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