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Daily Memo: Rising Global Debt, Lebanon’s New Prime Minister, Britain’s Foreign Policy Review

A World Bank study shows staggering levels of global debt, and the Lebanese president appoints a new prime minister.

Cracks Appear in the Turkey-Russia Partnership

The contradictions in the Turkish-Russian relationship, which seemed on the surface to be blossoming in recent months, are beginning to show themselves. Any one...

Forecast Tracker: 2019 November Update

A Cycle Ends The U.S. and China will reach a deal on trade, but it won’t end the trade war. On track Washington’s willingness to settle for...

Daily Memo: South Korea and Japan, the US in the South China Sea, Israel in Chaos

South Korea stalls on pulling out of an agreement with Japan, and the U.S. conducts freedom of navigation operations in disputed waters.

In Central Asia, Can China Really Compete With Russia?

Chinese influence in Russia’s historical sphere of influence is growing.

Daily Memo: Turkey in Syria, Russia in Armenia, China in the Philippines

Tensions between Russia and Turkey may escalate, and Russia's defense minister visits Armenia.

Daily Memo: Bolton’s Departure, China in Central Asia, Iraq and Iran

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Daily Memo: German Investment, Kazakh Protests, Chinese Warnings

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