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Daily Memo: Moscow’s Warnings to Tokyo

Russian warnings. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko warned against Japan’s move toward militarization, saying Moscow may be forced to take retaliatory measures. Among the changes Rudenko said ran counter to Tokyo’s “peaceful development” are large-scale military exercises near Russian borders, the adoption of updated defense doctrines and large increases in military spending. He called […]

Trends That Will Define the Coming Years

The world is always changing, but some changes are more important than others. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will likely be remembered as the start...

Daily Memo: Russia Reduces Use of Western Currencies

Russian finances. Russia’s Finance Ministry announced that it is doubling the maximum share of Chinese yuan and gold that can be held in the...

The Cold Peace Between Israel and Arab Countries

Israeli journalists covering the World Cup in Qatar were stunned by Arab fans’ hostility toward them. Considering that six Arab countries have normalized relations...

Daily Memo: Russian-Cuban Talks, Syrian Negotiations

Russian reminder. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Wednesday. According to the Kremlin, they spoke about areas...

Daily Memo: Russia Reacts to Oil Price Cap

Crude ceiling. Beginning in February, Russia will partially ban the sale of crude oil and oil products if the contracts “directly or indirectly imply...

In Germany, the Era That Didn’t Turn

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered his historic “Zeitenwende” – literally, “turn of an era” – speech three days after Russia invaded Ukraine. The world...

Daily Memo: Serbian Army Put on High Alert

Flare-up in the Balkans. The Serbian army has been placed on its highest combat readiness level, according to the country’s defense minister, amid escalating...

The State of Play in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine seems permanent. Neither side appears capable of destroying the opposing force or articulating what it would take to reach a...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Response to Oil Price Cap, Japan’s Record Budget

Russian response. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow will ban oil and petroleum product exports to countries complying with the Western-imposed price...

Daily Memo: Russia Announced Military Expansion Plan

Military expansion. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced at an annual meeting of the ministry board on Wednesday a plan to increase the size...

Turkey’s Struggle to Define Itself

In June 2023, the Turkish people will head to the polls to choose their next president. Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development...

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