Central Asia

Daily Memo: Chinese Tariffs on US Goods, Turkish Support for Syria

Retaliation. China announced that it will impose tariffs of 15 percent on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas and 10 percent on U.S. crude oil, agricultural machinery and certain vehicles in response to Washington’s introduction of 10 percent duties on all Chinese imports. Chinese manufacturers could be preparing to bypass the U.S. tariffs by moving […]

Daily Memo: European Automakers Take a Hit on Mexico Tariffs

European impact. Shares of European automakers dropped substantially following the Trump administration’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico, a key production...

Daily Memo: Germany Reports Contraction

Still struggling. The German economy contracted 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter compared with the previous quarter, according to data released Thursday by the...

2025 Forecast: A World Without an Anchor

Throughout history, world order has been shaped by great powers. In the competition with them – and sometimes among them – lesser powers would...

Daily Memo: Russian Delegation Arrives in Damascus

First trip. A Russian delegation that includes the country’s deputy foreign minister and special envoy to Syria arrived in Damascus, the first official visit...

Daily Memo: US-Colombia Agreement on Deportees, Ukraine’s Dire Warning

Crisis averted. After the U.S. imposed tariffs on all Colombian goods due to Bogota’s refusal to accept deported Colombian migrants on U.S. military aircraft,...

Daily Memo: Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Starmer Visits Ukraine

Shaky deal. The Gaza ceasefire deal reached on Wednesday has hit a ā€œlast-minute crisis,ā€ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The Israeli leader...

Daily Memo: Hamas’ Resurgence, Russia-Iran Cooperation

Challenge for Israel. Hamas is quickly rebuilding in Gaza with a new leader at the helm, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Mohammed...

Daily Memo: Germany’s Industrial Performance, Ukraine-Moldova Energy Talks

Mixed results. Germany’s industrial production rose more than expected in November. According to figures released on Thursday, output increased 1.5 percent from the previous...

Daily Memo: Militants Relocate to Afghanistan, US Accuses China of Equipping Houthis

Domino theory. Some fighters from a Uyghur militant group who helped overthrow the Syrian regime reportedly relocated to Afghanistan and have settled in Panjshir...

Daily Memo: Russian Developments, Turkish Engagement in Syria

Terrorist attack? The Russian operator of the Ursa Major cargo ship, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Dec. 23, said the incident was...

Daily Memo: Israel Not Leaving Golan Heights

Staying put. Israeli forces will remain in the formerly demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights, including Mount Hermon, until an alternative that can...

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