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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2019
US to leave 200 troops in Syria
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to withdraw American troops out of Syria, the US intends to maintain a presence on the ground with a “small peacekeeping group” for an unspecified “period”…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2019
Lebanon crisis
Hezbollah, an armed Shi’ite group backed by Iran is expanding its influence in Lebanon. The increasing influence could prompt action from Israel or the West. Originally a part of the Ottoman Empire,…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2019
Civilians evacuated from last IS village
Civilians have been evacuated from the last village in Syria still held by the Islamic State (IS) group. A convoy carried hundreds of men, women and children from Baghuz, near the Iraqi border. The…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2019
Putin warns against missile deployments
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country’s new missiles would point toward the United States if Washington expands its missile network in Europe. The Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2019
Prime Minister Modi in South Korea
Prime Minister Modi is visiting Seoul to strengthen India’s strategic ties with South Korea and accept Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him. South Korea was one of the first countries that sought to…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2019
Three MPs quit May’s party
Three prominent lawmakers have abruptly resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party, saying the government has surrendered control to reckless, hard-line Brexiteers who are…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2019
Taiwan: no compromise on Democracy
Taiwanese president, Tsai Ing-wen, said that Taiwan would not accept any deal that could impact and destroy the sovereignty and democracy of the country. She said this in retaliation to her…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2019
Saudi bolstering relations with Asian Countries
As a part of Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will tour the Asian countries for bilateral talks and strengthening of ties. 'Saudi Vision 2030’ is a plan to reduce Saudi…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2019
US House launches probe
The US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia, according to a new congressional report. The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives has launched an…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2019
UK’s FTA deals unlikely
London admits that crucial trade deals with Japan and South Korea are unlikely to be signed before Brexit. This changes the nature of the deals itself as post-Brexit trade deals will have to account…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2019
Tehran’s new submarine
Iran launched a new locally made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country’s latest show of military might at a time of heightened tensions with the U.S. The Armed…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2019
Hodeida withdrawal agreed
Yemen’s government and the Houthi rebels have agreed on the first stage of a mutual pullout of forces from the port city of Hodeida, a key entry point for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said.…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2019
UK concern over German arms sale ban
A German ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia imposed after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has caused growing diplomatic tensions between Berlin and London. UK’s BAE Systems is the first…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2019
Munich Security Conference 2019
The 2019 edition of the annual Security conference saw US President Donald Trump attacked from all corners, including key allies, domestic political rivals and even members of his own Republican…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2019
Northern Macedonia ready for closer ties
The newly re-named Balkan country is taking a new place in the world, joining NATO and aspiring to EU membership after ending decades of dispute with Greece. The use of the name "Macedonia" is…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2019
Saudi and French defence deal
As a part of the effort to diversify away from the oil-based economy, Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with the France’s Naval group to build warships and frigates in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2019
US-China trade talks end
US and Chinese trade negotiators will meet again in the last week of February in Washington, President Xi Jinping said, after the sixth round of cabinet-level negotiations ended in Beijing with no…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2019
India-US trade war next?
India is still hurting from the Trump administration’s imposition of steel and aluminium tariffs and its move to tighten the rules for H-1B visas, which are granted primarily to Indian technology…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2019
Germany arrests Syrian Intelligence Chief
German authorities announced the arrest of a former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officer and two subordinates suspected of crimes against humanity by torturing thousands of victims in detention…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2019
MBS to visit India and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to announce investments in energy and infrastructure during a visit to India and Pakistan in coming days as part of his efforts to wean the…