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December 1, 2023

Fighting continues. Israel Defense Forces said on Friday they would resume combat operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the group violated the cease-fire that was reached on Nov. 24. According to Israel, Hamas fired rockets toward its territory early Friday morning, just an hour before the pause in fighting was set to expire. Meanwhile, […]

Daily Memo: Russian Critique, Turkey’s Economy

November 30, 2023

Pushback. Russian oil giant Rosneft expressed rare criticism of the country's Finance Ministry and central bank. In remarks attributed to the company's chair, Igor...

Qatar’s Role in the Gaza Conflict

November 30, 2023

Qatar is a unique state in the Middle East. Despite its small size and tiny population, it is awash in energy resources, ranking number...

Daily Memo: Intel Chiefs Meeting in Doha, China-Myanmar Drills

November 29, 2023

Israel developments. Intelligence chiefs from the U.S., Israel and Egypt met on Tuesday with Qatar’s prime minister in Doha to discuss terms for extending...

Saudi Arabia Turns to Africa

November 29, 2023

Saudi Arabia is increasingly interested in building economic and diplomatic ties with Africa. Not long ago, the continent was nowhere near a priority in...

Daily Memo: Iran-Turkey Meeting Postponed, Japan and Vietnam Move Closer

November 28, 2023

Iranian diplomacy and defense. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi postponed a visit to the Turkish capital planned for Tuesday without giving a reason or a...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Budget Gap, Turkey’s Gas Hub

November 27, 2023

Russian deficit. Russia’s Finance Ministry plans to make the governors of select regions personally responsible for the country’s ballooning budget deficit. The heads of...

Iraq’s Balancing Act Over Gaza

November 24, 2023

In early November, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Baghdad to meet with Iraqi officials. It was a notable stop on a...

Daily Memo: Cease-fire in Gaza, Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

November 22, 2023

Deal reached. Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire. According to various sources, Hamas will release 50 hostages it captured during its Oct....

Gaza and the Making of a New Middle East Order

November 22, 2023

The ferocity of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas will reshape the Middle East. Its brutality is reminiscent of World War II's final...

Daily Memo: Closer to a Pause in Gaza

November 21, 2023

Almost there. Israel and Hamas continue to progress toward a temporary cease-fire to allow the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli...