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Russia’s Place in the US-China Trade War

Last week, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russia did not intend to get involved in the U.S. trade conflicts with Canada, Mexico and China, leaving the resolution of these issues to the participants themselves. But for Moscow, this is easier said than done. Despite all the international sanctions against it, Russia is still […]

Daily Memo: China’s Foreign Investment Agenda, Syria’s Approach to Russia

Chinese incentives. China approved a new plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025 during a meeting of the State Council on Monday. Under the...

Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman Agenda in Africa

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants his country to reclaim its status as a regional power. Embodying an ideology often referred to as neo-Ottomanism,...

Daily Memo: Iran’s Nuclear Policy, AI Development in France

Iran and nukes. Top commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asked Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lift the fatwa (or religious decree)...

Kuwait’s Denaturalization Policy

Over the past year, Kuwait has undertaken a massive campaign to revoke citizenship based on a decree by the ruling emir, Sheikh Meshal Al...

The World in 2025

Editor's note: Below are the compiled links to our entire 2025 annual forecast. Please follow the links for quick navigation, or download the PDF...

Aluminum Prices and US Tariffs

(click to enlarge) U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico, if implemented, will likely disrupt the global aluminum market. A similar pattern emerged during U.S. President...

Daily Memo: Abkhazia’s Russian Ties, Syria’s Position on Russian Bases

Reaching out to Moscow. Abkhaz political figure Badra Gunba, who is running for president of the breakaway Georgian region, held talks in Moscow with...

An Attempt at Explaining Trump’s Foreign Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has begun with a clear intent to reshape U.S. foreign policy. His aggressive use of tariffs against China...

Daily Memo: Syrian Leader Speaks With Macron, German Economy Gets a Boost

French invitation. French President Emmanuel Macron invited Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to visit France in the coming weeks. During a call on Tuesday, they...

2025 Forecast: India

India is a rapidly emerging global player with immense potential, but its rise is encumbered by its complex domestic politics and challenging strategic environment....

Daily Memo: Russian Missiles for India, US Weapons for Egypt

Russian weapons. India signed a contract with Russia to purchase anti-ship cruise missiles, the Indian Defense Ministry said. The ministry added that the weapons...

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