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Daily Memo: China Cuts a Deal and Lending Rates

Surprising terms. China and the Philippines tentatively agreed on a code of conduct for the resupply of Philippine forces at Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef in the disputed Spratly Islands at the center of a tense standoff between the countries. Chinese coast guard and other forces have been increasingly aggressive in their attempts to […]

US Strategy in Europe

One of the most important outcomes of the U.S. presidential race may be how it affects the United States' relationship with Europe. Donald Trump...

The Stakes in Venezuela and Guyana’s Dispute

(click to enlarge) Guyana and Venezuela are quarreling over an old land settlement, but just because the dispute has stayed peaceful for so long and...

Daily Memo: EU Partners With Serbia on Lithium

Committed to Europe. Serbia on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Union on development of sustainable raw materials, batteries and electric...

Explaining China’s Unusual Maritime Activity

China recently made several unusual military moves in the broader Pacific rim. From July 10 to July 15, the Shandong carrier strike group of...

Daily Memo: EU Defense, Russian Gas Exports

Plan for the future. Ahead of being elected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen vowed...

Sudan’s Forever War

As Sudan’s civil war enters its 15th month, peace seems as distant as ever. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces...

Daily Memo: EU Migration, Disruptions in Global Shipping

European migration. The European Commission will propose changes to the bloc’s visa regime this month, according to a report by Euractiv. The outlet, citing...

Beijing’s Nervous Resolve Amid Third Plenum

China’s leadership is holding its third plenary session in Beijing this week, one of the most important political meetings of the year. It’s organized...

Daily Memo: More Houthi Attacks, China in the Middle Corridor

Disruption in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched multiple attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Monday. U.S. Central Command reported...

Explaining the China-NATO Spat

NATO recently issued a statement directly accusing China for the first time of supplying weapons to Russia. The alliance urged China to withdraw “all...

Daily Memo: Iran’s President-elect Outlines Vision, Hamas Reacts to Israeli Strikes

Pezeshkian's priorities. Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian outlined his strategic vision for the country in an article for the Tehran Times. He emphasized the importance...

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