Central Asia

On the Global Gen Z Protests

Over the past few months, a wave of protests led by members of Generation Z has swept over the world. They have largely taken place in developing countries such as Bangladesh, Serbia, Argentina, Kenya, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Peru, Tanzania and Morocco. In Mexico, Gen Z-led protests erupted last weekend, stemming from anger over rising […]

Daily Memo: Pacifying Gaza

The U.S. in Israel. The United States plans to build a military base in Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip, according to...

Daily Memo: Moscow and Pyongyang Hold Defense Talks

Russia and North Korea. A delegation of Russian defense officials, led by the deputy defense minister, held talks on Thursday with North Korea’s defense...

Daily Memo: Trade in the Caucasus, Israel-India Defense Talks

Building connections. A train carrying Russian wheat is on its way to Armenia via Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s lifting of restrictions on...

Daily Memo: US Posture in Europe, India’s Russian Oil Imports

Further withdrawal? The Trump administration has reportedly quietly signaled to European allies that it plans to reduce U.S. forces in Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovakia...

Daily Memo: US Plans for Venezuela, German Support for Ukraine

Escalation. The Trump administration has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, The New York Times reported. President Donald Trump confirmed on...

Daily Memo: EU Defense Plan, Ukrainian Arms Procurement

EU strategy. The European Commission will soon present a plan to revamp its defense procurement strategy, Bloomberg reported. An internal document, seen by the...

Daily Memo: Israel and Hamas, the US and China

Ceasefire details. Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al Hayya confirmed that an agreement to end the war in Gaza has been reached. According to the...

Daily Memo: Russia and Venezuela, Israel and Hamas

Maduro and Putin. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ratified a strategic partnership and cooperation agreement with Russia, originally signed in May at a meeting in...

Daily Memo: Hamas’ Demands, Syrian Clashes

Negotiations in Egypt. Israel and Hamas held their first day of indirect talks in Egypt on Monday aimed at agreeing on a final peace...

Daily Memo: Pressure Mounts on Hamas

Push for peace. The United States will give Hamas three to four days to respond to its plan to end the fighting in Gaza,...

Daily Memo: Gaza Plan, Polish Border

Forward-looking. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to present his vision for peace in Gaza and postwar governance to Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday,...

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