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Daily Memo: Russian Agricultural Exports, US-Egypt Weapons Deal

Sales boost. Russian agricultural exports have increased by 7 percent so far this year compared to the same period last year. According to Russia’s minister of agriculture, exports are rising because of growing interest from new markets in Africa, Asia and the Persian Gulf. Russian President Vladimir Putin has set a target of increasing agricultural […]

In Central Europe, Massive Floods Bring Massive Implications

Floods rocked Central and Eastern Europe last week, inundating Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary and Romania with the worst water levels they’ve...

Daily Memo: China’s Economy, Iran’s Stance on Ukraine

Stimulus. China’s central bank announced on Tuesday a new package of measures meant to stimulate the country’s economy. Central bank Gov. Pan Gongsheng said...

Mexico’s Audacious Judicial Overhaul

Just weeks away from leaving office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ushered legacy-defining judicial reforms through Congress, sparking concern among opponents and international...

Daily Memo: Update on Israel and Lebanon, Possible Sanctions on Georgian ex-Leader

Escalation. Israel is intensifying its airstrikes against Hezbollah, hitting 300 targets on Monday, according to the Israeli military. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said...

In the Arab-Israeli War, Intentions Matter

With the situation in northern Israel now escalating, it’s imperative to take stock of the purpose of the Oct. 7 attacks and what it...

Daily Memo: No Consensus on EU-China EVs Dispute

No deal. China and the European Union failed to agree on a solution to their dispute over government subsidies for Chinese electric vehicle makers....

China’s New Revitalization Program

In the first weeks of September, dozens of senior Chinese officials from high-profile positions throughout the country were tapped to take up new positions...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Migration Restrictions, Vietnam-North Korea Talks

New controls. Russia will introduce a new procedure for identifying foreigners entering the country at the Moscow airport and at a crossing on the...

Daily Memo: Armenia Thwarts Alleged Coup, Shoigu Visits Tehran

Foiled plot. Armenian authorities arrested three people and are searching for four others for conspiring to overthrow the government, Armenia’s Investigative Committee announced. Five...

The Increase in Russian Military Forces

Moscow’s announcement of a dramatic increase in the size of the Russian army by 180,000 new recruits appears to threaten a major increase in...

India’s Northeastern Borderlands at Risk

Between discontented citizens and disputed borders, India’s northeast has long posed challenges for the government in New Delhi. The area is cut off from...

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