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Daily Memo: Moldova Responds to Russia’s ‘Destabilizing’ Actions

Moldovan response. Moldova’s foreign minister said Chisinau will begin the process of renouncing several agreements signed under the Commonwealth of Independent States in response to Russia’s attempts to destabilize the country. This comes after the Russian president earlier this week revoked a 2012 decree recognizing Moldova’s independence in resolving the dispute over the Russian-backed separatist […]

Arab-Iranian Relations Burdened by History

There has long been a desire within certain segments of the Arab masses to establish a unity with Persians based on religious fraternity, which...

Daily Memo: Chinese Diplomats Meet With Friends and Rivals

Strategic partnership. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, in the Russian capital. In a separate meeting with Foreign Minister...

Bolivia Looks to China to Develop Its Lithium

The green energy transition is driving a global race for lithium. Countries sitting on large deposits of “white gold” suddenly find themselves with an...

Daily Memo: Putin Pulls Out of Nuclear Treaty

Putin's message. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his first address to the Federal Assembly since the war in Ukraine began nearly a year ago....

The Limits of India’s Maritime Capabilities

Perhaps the most important dynamic to follow as the U.S.-China competition intensifies is U.S.-India cooperation. Beijing certainly realizes as much and understands further that...

Daily Memo: A Surprise Visit to Kyiv

Biden in Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit on Monday to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In...

The Bigger Picture Around Juniper Oak

In late January, U.S. and Israeli forces staged a military exercise called Juniper Oak, their largest, most complex exercise to date. Planned in just...

Daily Memo: Value of Russian Ruble Dips, Naval Drill Off the African Coast

Ruble exchange. The value of the Russian ruble fell on Friday to 75 per U.S. dollar, the lowest rate since last April. The ruble...

What Happens If Ukraine Falls?

I recently wrote about Russian preparations for a major offensive in Ukraine: a pincer movement that would close Ukrainian forces in from the north...

Daily Memo: Belarus’ Comments on Ukraine, Armenia’s Peace Proposal

Setting parameters. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his troops will fight in Ukraine alongside the Russians only if Belarusian territory is attacked. At a...

Turkey at a Crossroads

Observers of Turkish politics have expected for months that the upcoming elections set for May 14 will be the most hotly contested vote since...

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