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Daily Memo: Zelenskyy Headed for Turkey, Russia-Syria Talks

Ukraine update. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey on Wednesday to push for renewed negotiations on ending the war with Russia. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will also attend, but according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, no Russian representatives will participate in the talks. Moscow also has no plans to speak with Witkoff […]

On the Global Gen Z Protests

Over the past few months, a wave of protests led by members of Generation Z has swept over the world. They have largely taken...

Daily Memo: Explosion on Polish Railway, Iran’s Water Crisis

Unprecedented. An explosion on a Polish rail line on Sunday was an ā€œunprecedented act of sabotage,ā€ Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. The blast,...

Guinea Shakes Up Global Iron Ore Market

(click to enlarge) After three decades, Guinea has officially inaugurated the Simandou mine, with the first shipment of iron ore expected to depart for China...

Daily Memo: Germany Devises Plan to Increase Troop Numbers

Future conscription? Germany’s coalition government has announced a plan to boost its military recruitment numbers that could include a return to mandatory enlistment. Under...

A New Map of the Arctic

U.S. lawmakers are reportedly moving this week to formally establish a senior diplomatic role known as ambassador-at-large for Arctic affairs – a position created...

Daily Memo: Pakistani Reforms, EU Funds for Ukraine

Big changes. Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that will expand the powers of the army chief and amend the jurisdiction of the...

Syria, Gaza and the Shifting Middle Eastern Order

Early this week, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, signaling Washington’s intention to recast Syria as the...

Daily Memo: Developments in the Caribbean, Terrorist Attack in Pakistan

Fallout. Colombia will stop sharing intelligence with the United States until the Trump administration suspends strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, Colombian...

The Philippines Courts Defense Alliances

The Philippines has taken significant steps to expand its security partnerships in recent months. In early November, the countries of the informal Squad security...

Daily Memo: Pacifying Gaza

The U.S. in Israel. The United States plans to build a military base in Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip, according to...

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