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A New Command for the Same War

A few days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to replace the military commander in charge of the Ukraine war with Gen. Sergei Surovikin,...

Daily Memo: Ukraine Update

Russian retaliation. Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced a massive strike on targets related to Ukraine’s military command, communications and energy infrastructure following the strike...

On Geoeconomics: Systemic Challenges

It’s no secret that central banks and governments the world over are dealing with rising inflation and economic uncertainty, both of which need to...

Daily Memo: European Leaders Conclude Summit

European gathering. The first meeting of the European Political Community concluded in Prague. It was a gathering of 44 European countries, including non-EU members...

Daily Memo: Turkish and Armenian Leaders Meet

Summit in Prague. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on the sidelines of the inaugural summit of the European...

Saudi Arabia Inches Toward Peace With Israel

After the signing of the Israeli-UAE peace agreement in 2020, many believed Saudi Arabia would be the next Arab country to normalize relations with...

Daily Memo: Production Cuts

Hostile acts of oil. At a meeting today, OPEC+ announced dramatic cuts in oil production. At as much as 2 million barrels per day,...

Is China Losing Its Grip on the Media?

Over the past few weeks, there have been unusual signs of discontent in China, none stranger than an article written in a party mouthpiece...

Daily Memo: North Korea’s Missile Test, Germany’s Industrial Outlook

Pyongyang's missile launch. North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan, its first such launch in five years. According to Japanese Defense...

What Is Russia Thinking??

The reason for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was clear: Moscow wanted strategic depth. Nothing Russia has done since, however, has been clear. The military...

Daily Memo: Ukraine’s Navy to Receive New Flagship

New ship. Ukraine’s navy launched the Ada-class anti-submarine corvette in Istanbul on Sunday. It’s the first of two Turkish-made corvettes under a deal signed...

Not Even the Ukraine War Changes the Central Asian Equation

Russia may be losing its grip on Central Asia. Though the countries of the region are generally thought of as strategic Russian partners –...

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