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How Long Will China Support North Korea?

On Sept. 3, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared side by side with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade in Beijing. Also present was Kim’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, who had never before been introduced to the public. The appearance followed several days’ worth of meetings, mutual praise between the two leaders […]

Daily Memo: Unrest in Nepal, Russian Energy in Europe

Political fallout. Nepal’s prime minister and home minister resigned Tuesday following the deaths of 19 people in a crackdown on protests in the country’s...

When Rivers Become Red Lines

Societies have tried to control resources as long as there have been resources to control. Whether precious metals, arable lands or hydrocarbon deposits, access...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Financial Strain, Clashes in Istanbul

Shortfall. The Russian budget could see a 1 trillion-ruble ($12 billion) shortfall in tax revenue, according to calculations by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper. The 2025...

The 2020s and Its Historic Shift: Poland’s Evolution

In the years prior to writing “The Next 100 Years” (published in 2009), I viewed Poland as a nation that had not really recovered...

Daily Memo: Developments in Israel

Gaza update. The Israel Defense Forces currently control 40 percent of Gaza City, an IDF spokesperson said at a press conference on Israel’s operation...

A Sober Assessment of the Stirring SCO Summit

This week, China held the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization heads of state summit, a meeting that stood out not just for its record attendance...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Economy, Israel’s Plans for the West Bank

Russian slowdown. The Russian economy fell into “technical stagnation” in the second quarter of this year and is experiencing a cooling period, Sberbank CEO...

Jordan and the Next Middle Eastern War

While the latest war between Israel and Hamas nears its second anniversary, yet another conflict is taking shape to Israel’s east. Israeli plans to...

Daily Memo: Chinese Weapons, Greek Migration Policy

China's military might. China showcased hypersonic missiles, anti-ship missiles and unmanned helicopters at a massive military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the...

The Future of Hezbollah

Last month, the Lebanese Cabinet approved a U.S. proposal calling on Beirut to impose state sovereignty over all Lebanese territory, demarcate the border with...

Daily Memo: China Hosts SCO, Strikes Pipeline Deal With Russia

Chinese leadership. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization held its annual summit in China from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, with more than 20 world leaders...
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