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Daily Memo: Israel-Iran Conflict Continues, US Pushes Diplomacy

Israel-Iran latest. Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile and drone fire overnight. Israel reportedly requested U.S. participation in a joint military campaign against Iran, but the Trump administration declined. Instead, U.S. President Donald Trump said both sides ā€œmust make a dealā€ and expressed openness to Russian mediation. However, Iranian officials said further nuclear talks […]

Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Iran: Searching for the Significant

The Ukrainian drone attack on Russia at the beginning of this month and the Israeli attack on Iran have some striking similarities. 1. Both attacks...

Strategic Projects Under Consideration in Canada

(click to enlarge) The Canadian government is making a strong push to improve the country’s strategic independence. The government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has...

Daily Memo: Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iran

Israel attacks. Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting dozens of nuclear and military sites on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces said Israeli fighter jets...

German and Japanese Military Resurgence

The United States is stepping back from its role as the world’s security guarantor – a position it has held for some 80 years....

Daily Memo: US Takes Precautions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

Developments in the Middle East. The U.S. is withdrawing some of its diplomatic personnel from the Middle East amid growing concerns about a potential...

Russia’s Calculated Silence on the India-Pakistan Conflict

Last week, the special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister arrived in Moscow to discuss his country’s recent military skirmish with India and appeal to...

Daily Memo: US-China Talks, Russian Support for North Korea

Progress. The U.S. and China agreed in principle on a plan to ease trade tensions following two-day talks in London. The agreement reportedly includes...

Report From Hungary

My ongoing trip to Europe has brought me to Hungary, the country in which I was born. My profession requires me to be clinical...

Daily Memo: EU to Tighten Restrictions on Russia

More sanctions. The European Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday a new set of measures targeting Russia, including slashing the price cap for...

France’s Plan to Bridge Europe and Asia

France is implementing a new grand strategy in response to a rapidly changing world and an array of regional and global challenges. Defense is...

Daily Memo: French Drones, Chinese Minerals

Ukrainian production. France’s Defense Ministry has approached automaker Renault about manufacturing drones in Ukraine, the company said Sunday. It has not yet made a...

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