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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
Syrian airspace vulnerable
Russia has deployed two of its most advanced stealth jets to Syria as violence has escalated in the region. The latest development has caused concern in Israel and in Washington..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 26, 2018
China-India vie for Nepal
In February 2018, Khadga Prasad Oli, was elected as the Prime Minister. He is the Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist). In the recent years..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2018
The Jerusalem problem
The US State Department has announced that the country could be shifting its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem by May 2018. The announcement comes just months after..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 23, 2018
Canada-India ties take a hit
On the sixth day of his official visit to India, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi discuss bilateral ties between the two countries..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 23, 2018
Is Iran nuclear deal doomed?
Iranian spokesperson Abbas Araghchi warned against the scrapping of the 2016 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA ensures that Iran curbs its nuclear..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 23, 2018
Trudeau’s diplomatic mishap
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his office has made categorical assurances to the government of India that he does not support Sikh separatists..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2018
Germany criticizes US
During the Munich Security Conference, Sigmar Gabriel, Germany’s Foreign Minister took aim at US President Donald Trump by slamming his “America First”..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2018
The end of diplomacy
At the recently concluded Munich Security Conference, delegations from across the world discussed world problems but were unable to come to a consensus on any..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2018
Netanyahu sends Iran a warning
At the Security Conference in Munich, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a warning to attending Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif “Do not test Israel’s..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2018
Alternative to OBOR
Australia, Japan, India and the United States are reportedly in talks to build an alternative to China’s proposed One Belt One Road project. Rival nations..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2018
Zuma out, Ramaphosa in
After weeks of political turmoil in South Africa, embattled President Jacob Zuma resigned as per the wishes of the ruling party, the African National Congress. Cyril Ramaphosa..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2018
Japan’s plans for its economy
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has nominated Haruhiko Kuroda for a second term as the Governor of the Bank of Japan. What does this mean for the third largest economy..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2018
President Rouhani’s agenda in India
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is currently on a three day visit to India. His primary goal in the region would be to encourage Indian businesses to invest billions of dollars..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
Circle of life
In a conference that began on Monday, Iraq announced that it will require approximately $88 billion to begin post-ISIS relief efforts to reconstruct its economy. However, only $4..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2018
UK to assert rights in South China Sea
British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the United Kingdom’s intent to sail their anti-submarine frigate USS Hopper through the South China Sea. This action..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Palestine requests Russia to take over
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to request Russia to help form an international multilateral mechanism for sponsoring the peace process between Israel..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Iran-Israel conflict
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proclaiming that the nation would defend itself against “any attacks”. Over the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2018
An Olympic victory?
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has invited South Korean President Moon Jae In to visit Pyongyang at the “earliest date possible”. She is currently..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
The Indian dilemma
The political crisis in Maldives continues to escalate as President Yameen has refused the calls of the international community to release political prisoners and adhere..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry
The Saudi Arabian government has issued a temporary ban on imports of live birds, hatching eggs and chicks from India. The ban was issued after India reported an..