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Daily Memo: Progress in Libya and Belarus

Second wave crashes on Europe’s recovery. A second wave of coronavirus infections is pushing eurozone economies into a double-dip recession, according to preliminary surveys of businesses conducted by IHS Markit. The flash composite purchasing managers’ index fell in October to 49.4, from 50.4 in September. Readings below 50 indicate that most businesses reported shrinking activity. […]

In Algeria, a New Constitution Fails to Deliver

On Nov. 1, the anniversary of the launch of Algeria’s war of independence, the country’s new constitution will be put to a referendum. President...

Brief: After the Ultimatum in Belarus

Background: Belarus remains unstable. Neither President Alexander Lukashenko nor the political opposition has much of an advantage. An ultimatum set by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the...

Daily Memo: Nearing the End of Brexit?

Brexit talks are back on. After a nearly one-week hiatus, negotiations on a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union resumed...

Brief: Russia and Ukraine Sit Down to Discuss Trade

Background: The Kremlin has in recent years used all the tools at its disposal to regain lost influence over the post-Soviet republics. In Ukraine,...

Daily Memo: Western Naval Cooperation, Helping Taiwan

Western naval cooperation. The U.S. and British navies are preparing to sign an agreement to dramatically boost interoperability and technological integration, according to the...

Will US Troops Return to Taiwan?

For the past several years, China has been going to exaggerated lengths to isolate Taiwan – diplomatically, militarily, even epidemiologically. But Taipei and Washington...

Brief: The US Eyes a Settlement Over Nagorno-Karabakh

Background: Russia and Turkey support opposing sides in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, a predominantly Armenian enclave inside Azerbaijan where fighting flared last month. Moscow...

Daily Memo: Japan’s Energetic Diplomacy, Sino-Russian Gas Trade

Suga in Vietnam. New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga isn’t wasting time taking advantage of Southeast Asian countries’ desire for deeper regional involvement from...

The Stability of Foreign Policy Amid Political Chaos

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon stepped into the political and social chaos wrought by the Johnson administration and compounded it substantially. Hence, when...

Brief: India Breathes New Life Into ‘the Quad’ Alliance

Editor’s Note: The following is a new content type we are calling Briefs. They are real-time updates on the world’s most pressing geopolitical events,...

Daily Memo: China’s Uneven Recovery

China’s economy falls short. China’s economy grew an estimated 4.9 percent year over year in real terms in the third quarter, according to official...
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