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Daily Memo: Developments in Syria

Syria update. A new round of talks on ending the Syrian conflict is starting in Kazakhstan. The “Astana format” negotiations involve Russia, Turkey and Iran, as well as representatives from the Syrian government and opposition, the U.N. and observer countries. They come as Turkey launched over the weekend a new operation against Kurdish militants in […]

In Poland, Peace May Be a Bridge Too Far

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to speak to some Poles. I won’t pretend that they speak for the entire country, but my impression...

Daily Memo: Turkish Airstrikes in Syria, Russian Energy Exports to Europe

Turkey in Syria. Turkey launched air strikes on Sunday against Kurdish militants in northern Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the strikes, dubbed...

Russia’s Long Game on Grain Exports

The Black Sea grain corridor, which enabled Ukrainian food to sail from three ports, was extended for another 120 days last week, according to...

Daily Memo: Anticipating Protests Ahead of Kazakh Vote

Potential unrest. Kazakh authorities are concerned about potential unrest ahead of the Nov. 20 presidential election. Calls for participation in protests and rallies on...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Grain Deal Extended

Making deals. The deal that enabled Ukrainian grain to be exported through the Black Sea will be extended by 120 days, according to the...

The Middle East’s Restive Minorities

The Middle East is a religiously and ethnically diverse region. Its complex history has only intensified these divisions, especially after the rise of modern...

Daily Memo: Back From the Brink

Back from the brink. On Nov. 15, a projectile that landed in the Polish village of Przewodow, close to the border with Ukraine, was...

Views of Russia From Europe’s Edges

At first glance, Cyprus and Norway do not have much in common. One is located in the warm and sunny Mediterranean, while the other...

Ominous Explosions in Poland

Days after a humiliating withdrawal from the city of Kherson, Russia launched a massive missile strike across Ukraine. There are widespread power outages in...

Daily Memo: World Leaders Gather at G-20

China and France. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the G-20 summit in Bali on Tuesday. Xi urged...

The Future of US-China Relations

Earlier this week, the G-20 summit opened in Indonesia, during which the long-awaited meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping...
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