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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 2, 2017
Spirit of parity
The United States has ordered Russia to shut down its embassy in San Francisco. The nation has also told Russia to close an annex building in New York and Washington.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 2, 2017
Vietnam-China spar
Vietnam has officially opposed China’s announcement on military exercises to be carried out in the South China Sea. The South China Sea is at the heart of a land and water
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Next target, Guam
North Korea has announced that the missile it flew over Japan was only a prelude to an attack on US territory Guam. The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned North Korea's..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Australia to help Philippines
Australia is willing to help Philippines in its efforts to fighting ISIS in the country. Over 100 100 security personnel, rebels and civilians have been killed in the ongoing conflict between the..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
The US-Pakistan relationship
US is reportedly providing Pakistan with $255 million in military aid. However, these funds are conditional and come with strings attached. US has strived to be on friendly terms..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Going nuclear?
North Korea has fired a missile over northern Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called this an “unprecedented” threat to his country. In July 2017, North Korea successfully..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Iran to “eradicate Israel”?
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel has said that Iran is setting up sites in Syria and Lebanon to produce missiles. Netanyahu has noted that Syria was being turned into..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Europe’s migrant crisis
Leaders of European and African nations held wide-ranging talks to address the migration crisis in Europe. The European countries have agreed to help Chad and Niger with their border..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
North Korea tests missiles
According to US military, North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. North Korea views the United States as its greatest threat. The distrust is mutual as..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
No Hajj for Qatar
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has de facto been cancelled for Qatari citizens and residents. This is due to the impasse between Qatar and the bloc of nations led by Saudi Arabia.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Iran-Saudi to talk
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has announced that delegates from Saudi Arabia and Iran would soon engage in diplomatic talks. Iran and Saudi Arabia have never had friendly..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Trump’s future in doubt
Senate Majority leader, Mitch McConnell has privately expressed doubts on whether US President Donald Trump will be able to complete his full term. Media reports have confirmed that the relationship…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Fresh sanctions
The United States has imposed new sanctions on 10 companies and six individuals primarily from Russia and China. The nation has accused these entities and individuals of helping..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Iran’s nuclear program
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced that it will take Iran just five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment. The comments come in the heels of the US imposing fresh…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
South Korea-China trade woes
The unofficial Chinese ban on South Korean exports has significantly hit multiple industries in South Korea. China had earlier condemned South Korea hosting the Thaad defense missile..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
The “loser superpower”
Russian Senators have publicly deemed US’ war in Afghanistan a failure and called on the US to withdraw its troops. One Senator has even labelled the US a “loser superpower” for..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Trump’s strategy
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will be prolonging its war in Afghanistan. In a televised address, the President announced the country’s new Afghanistan..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
The Afghan strategy
US President Donald Trump is expected to reveal the nation’s strategic plans for its war against terror in Afghanistan. The war, which began in 2001, is the longest war ever waged..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
A soft Brexit
Citizens of EU will be able to freely visit the UK without visas even post Brexit. However, for them to work in the region, they will have to obtain work visas. In June 2016, Britain..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
South Korea sees “red line”
The South Korean President Moon Jae-in has announced that North Korea would be crossing the “red line” if it mounts a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)..