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In the Arab World, Sham Elections Still Rule the Day

After being ruled by various empires for millennia, Arab societies missed out on the social and technological movements that swept through Europe and transformed European societies into modern democracies. Arab societies were subjugated by their colonial rulers and missed the opportunity to bring Islam into the modern age. They remained captives of the Quranic text, […]

Daily Memo: Russia’s Partial Mobilization

Partial mobilization. In an address, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization effective immediately. The mobilization will affect only 300,000 reservists –veterans and...

Russia Hits Europe in the Bread Basket

It’s autumn in Europe, which for European farmers means it’s time to start placing orders for fertilizer for the spring. Of course, prices have...

Daily Memo: Washington Makes Headway in Central Asia

The U.S. in Central Asia. The United States is in talks with the governments of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to allow both countries to keep...

Russian Options

Last week, I discussed the nature of tactical nuclear weapons. They are built for tactical effect, not strategic effect. Strategic nuclear weapons, such as...

Daily Memo: Pelosi Condemns Azerbaijan Over Clashes

U.S. condemnation. The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, condemned what she called the “illegal and deadly attacks by Azerbaijan on...

Winning Friends and Influence at China’s National Congress

The immediate future of China’s economy rests on the rapidly approaching 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. Unlike other recent congresses, where...

Daily Memo: Tajik-Kyrgyz Clashes, Update on Armenia and Azerbaijan

Fighting in Central Asia. Border clashes erupted again between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on Friday, two days after fighting was reported along their shared border....

Tactical Nuclear Weapons

There has been endless speculation that Russia might use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Given that Russian President Vladimir Putin has mentioned their use on...

Daily Memo: SCO Leaders’ Summit in Uzbekistan, Russian-Chinese Drills in the Pacific

Leaders gather. The heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are converging in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for a two-day summit. The group will discuss...

The Resurgence of Tribalism in Saudi Arabia

Last January, a Saudi sociology professor said he wished decision-makers – referring to the king and crown prince – would encourage intermarriage between people...

Daily Memo: Putin and Scholz Discuss Ukraine, Gas

Difficult discussions. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory and seek a diplomatic solution...
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