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Brief: Crime Surge in the North Caucasus

Background: The North Caucasus region, with its low level of socio-economic development and separatist undercurrents, is one of Russia’s most unstable. It’s also Russia’s gateway to the South Caucasus and the Middle East – or, alternatively, a path for Russia’s enemies into the Russian heartland. It’s therefore important for Moscow not only to control the region, […]

Daily Memo: The Delta Variant Hits Chinese Ports

Chinese ports. The delta variant of the coronavirus is shutting down some of China’s busiest ports, throwing yet another wrench into global supply chains...

US Withdrawal From the Middle East

The United States is withdrawing air defense capabilities from several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan, with most of the withdrawals...

Daily Memo: Update on Iran

Update on Iran. Hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi was declared the winner of last week's presidential election in Iran. Just under half the voting population participated...

Iran’s Drone Strategy

In recent weeks, U.S. Central Command has been warning of an increasing threat to U.S. troops in Iraq from drone attacks launched by Iranian-backed...

Daily Memo: Iranians Head to the Polls

Iranian elections. Iran held presidential and local council elections on Friday. Ultra-conservative frontrunner Ebrahim Raisi is expected to win the presidential vote in a...

Brief: Ukraine Wants to Buy an Iron Dome Battery

Background: Israel and Russia have developed a pragmatic and functional relationship on security as a result of the war in Syria. Russia’s presence in...

Daily Memo: Iraq’s Nuclear Energy Plans

Iraq's energy plans. Iraq said it was considering building eight nuclear reactors that could provide 25 percent of the country’s electricity needs by 2030....

The Curse of Sectarianism in Lebanon

In October 2019, a spate of protests erupted over the Lebanese government’s plan to impose a daily 20-cent charge on calls made through WhatsApp....

Daily Memo: US Eyes Pacific Naval Task Force, North Korean Food Shortages

The pivot is real. The Pentagon is studying the establishment of a permanent Pacific naval task force, according to a Politico report, in response...

In Peru, Uncertainty at Home, Consistency Abroad

Ten days have passed since Peru’s presidential election, and though all the votes have been counted, electoral authorities have yet to declare a winner....

Brief: Russia Admits Failure in the North Caucasus

Background: The Caucasus is an important buffer separating Russia from Turkey and Iran. Having reestablished its presence in the South Caucasus through the deployment...
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