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America Approaches the Crisis

We have recently discussed China's problems, Russia's ability to defeat Ukraine, the economic condition of Europe and the wars of the Middle East. All...

Daily Memo: Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Border Dispute, Russian Rail Demand

Border row. Armenia and Azerbaijan are trading accusations of occupation following talks on delimiting their shared border. Azerbaijan is demanding the return of four...

With China, Australia Tests Its Limits

Recent reports suggest that Australia is taking a more active role in supporting peace in the South China Sea. At a meeting organized for...

Daily Memo: France’s Support for Moldova, Zelenskyy in Turkey

French backing. Moldova and France signed a military cooperation deal during Moldovan President Maia Sanduā€™s visit to Paris on Thursday. Macron expressed Franceā€™s ā€œunwaveringā€...

The Risks of a New Space Race

Alarm bells rang out in the United States when Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Michael Turner went public about the threat of Russia...

Daily Memo: Armenia Asks Russia to Withdraw Border Guards

Losing grip. Armenia has asked Russia to withdraw its border guards stationed at the main international airport in Yerevan, the Armenian Security Council secretary...

Iranian Elections and the Future of the Regime

A new generation of Iranian leaders is emerging that is ideologically far more hardline than what the country has produced since the founding of...

Daily Memo: EU Defense Plan, Undersea Cables Update

European defense. The European Commission released its first Defense Industrial Strategy, aimed at making the EUā€™s industrial base more competitive and boosting weapons production...

Daily Memo: China’s Economic Targets, North Korea Denounces Joint Drills

China stays the course. At the opening of China's 14th National People's Congress, Premier Li Qiang presented his first government work report, outlining 10...

Understanding the Israel-Hamas War

Understanding why Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 requires an understanding of Hamasā€™ fundamental goal: the creation of a Palestinian state. The group understood...

Daily Memo: China-Russia Talks, Iranian Naval Plans

Chinese mediation. China reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting in Moscow between Chinese special representative Li...

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