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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
North Korea’s motivations
North Korean head Kim Jong Un has signaled his intentions to improve ties with both South Korea and the US. The nation has admitted that it was willing to denuclearize..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Iran and Israel have a long and adversarial history. In the past week, there has been a surge in hostilities between the two countries in Syria. Iranian Foreign Minister..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
India-China upcoming bilateral talks
On Monday, it was announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of this week. As the surprise visit was..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2018
France in favor of nuclear deal
Today, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif sounded a grave warning to the world noting that Iran would resume its nuclear programme "at much greater speed"..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 21, 2018
North Korea ends nuclear tests
North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency has announced that Pyongyang is stopping nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches at its only test site, Pyunggye-ri..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 20, 2018
Chinese navy targets Australian warships
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared the right of the Australian navy to travel the South China Sea, after three Australian warships were challenged..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 20, 2018
Japan-US trade ties intensify
United States and Japan governments will work together to intensify trade consultations between the two nations. The aim is to expand trade investments..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 20, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s end game?
South Korean President Moon Jae In has revealed that North Korea is willing to completely “denuclearize”. He has also noted that the nation is willing to do so even without..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 19, 2018
Nepal-China improve ties
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on India to increase its support for Nepali projects, adding that a stable region is beneficial for development. Nepal has..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 19, 2018
Cuba nominates Diaz-Canel as President
Raul Castro is stepping down as Cuba’s president, a role he has filled since his late brother Fidel Castro’s resignation in 2008. Cuba's parliament has selected Miguel..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2018
The global economy at stake
As Washington and Beijing continue to threaten fresh trade sanctions against one another, the World Trade Organization has warned that any escalation would threaten..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2018
Washington blocks ZTE
Washington has slapped Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company, ZTE, with a seven-year ban on purchases of crucial American..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
Mission accomplished?
After US, France and UK orchestrated airstrikes in Syrian, US President Donald Trump took to his Twitter platform to declare that it was “mission accomplished.” However..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2018
Poland to strike deal with EU
The Polish government is close to finalizing concessions with the European Union. This is regarding its proposed judicial reforms that some state would put at serious..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 14, 2018
The Syrian dilemma
Doctors in the Ghouta region of Syria have been forced to use expired drugs on their patients as relentless airstrikes have continued over the region. In the span of 48 hours..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 13, 2018
Russia’s warning to the world
Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has signaled a dire warning to the US and its western allies. He stated that if these countries do not refrain from taking..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
The Syrian warzone
Experts have begun sounding the alarm that the proxy war in Syria could result in an all-out conflict between US and Russia. US President Donald Trump has..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2018
What are the aids for?
Australia’s Minister of International Development, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells recently made a serious accusation on the rising investments of the Chinese in the Pacific..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 10, 2018
Russia’s response to the world
The alleged chemical attack in Syria has incurred a strong reaction from the international community. The United States has blamed the Syrian government and has..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 9, 2018
Trump’s strategy against China
After weeks of strong rhetoric against China’s trade practices, US President Donald Trump softened his stance against Beijing. He said that even though there are fears..