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Daily Memo: Merkel in Ukraine, Johnson on Afghanistan

Merkel in Ukraine. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in Kyiv on Sunday. At a joint press conference, the two leaders discussed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which Ukraine opposes. Zelenskiy called the project a ā€œgeopolitical weaponā€ for Moscow, while Merkel reiterated that, if used as such, the Kremlin could […]

After Afghanistan’s Fall, Watch Turkmenistan

Last week as the Taliban surged into Kabul, effectively completing their takeover of Afghanistan, attention in surrounding states and major Eurasian powers turned to...

Daily Memo: Merkel’s Meeting in Moscow, More Supply Chain Disruptions

Farewell visit.Ā Angela Merkel is in Moscow for her final in-person talks as German chancellor with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are expected to discuss...

The Next Israel-Hezbollah War

Last month, on the 15th anniversary of Israel’s Second Lebanon War, the commander of Israel’s Northern Command, Gen. Amir Baram, warned that in the...

Daily Memo: Talking to the Taliban, Maneuverings Around Taiwan

ā€œThe authorities in Kabul, whoever they are.ā€ The European Union should open a dialogue with the Taliban, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said,...

Outside Powers Shape Venezuelan Negotiations

From Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, delegations from the Venezuelan government and opposition coalition met in Mexico to conduct their first round of negotiations...

Daily Memo: Governments Respond to Afghan Crisis

Europe's response to Afghanistan's collapse. Leading members of the European Parliament called on the EU to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. They...

Facing Reality: A New American Strategy

The United States has been at war for almost the entire 21st century, and it’s only 2021. In contrast, the United States was at...

Why France Is Everywhere These Days

France has been particularly active on the international stage lately. From the president’s visit to Armenia to his discussions with Japan, it seems there...

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