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Daily Memo: Intel Chiefs Meeting in Doha, China-Myanmar Drills

Israel developments. Intelligence chiefs from the U.S., Israel and Egypt met on Tuesday with Qatar’s prime minister in Doha to discuss terms for extending the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The government of Qatar confirmed it was trying to negotiate an extension to the truce and a permanent cease-fire. Notably, according to a Pentagon spokesperson, […]

Saudi Arabia Turns to Africa

Saudi Arabia is increasingly interested in building economic and diplomatic ties with Africa. Not long ago, the continent was nowhere near a priority in...

Daily Memo: Iran-Turkey Meeting Postponed, Japan and Vietnam Move Closer

Iranian diplomacy and defense. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi postponed a visit to the Turkish capital planned for Tuesday without giving a reason or a...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Budget Gap, Turkey’s Gas Hub

Russian deficit. Russia’s Finance Ministry plans to make the governors of select regions personally responsible for the country’s ballooning budget deficit. The heads of...

Iraq’s Balancing Act Over Gaza

In early November, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Baghdad to meet with Iraqi officials. It was a notable stop on a...

Daily Memo: Cease-fire in Gaza, Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

Deal reached. Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire. According to various sources, Hamas will release 50 hostages it captured during its Oct....

Gaza and the Making of a New Middle East Order

The ferocity of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas will reshape the Middle East. Its brutality is reminiscent of World War II's final...

Daily Memo: Closer to a Pause in Gaza

Almost there. Israel and Hamas continue to progress toward a temporary cease-fire to allow the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli...

Remember Ukraine?

Some of you may remember Ukraine. Just a few months ago, it was all the talk. Since then, war has broken out between Hamas...

What Argentina’s Presidential Election Really Means

Argentina held a presidential election on Sunday that could be considered a referendum on the national economy. Argentina abounds with natural resources and potential...

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