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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 19, 2018
US voices concerns over PESCO
German and French defence ministers recently reiterated their support and dedication to the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2018
Global shares rise
On February 16th, 2018, world shares including stock markets in Asia witnessed their best gains in nearly six years. The rise in global shares comes after..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2018
US blocks China, again
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred the proposed sale of the Chicago Stock Exchange to a group of Chinese-led investors..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2018
Cracks in Australian government
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Joyce and Prime Minister Turnbull are currently at odds and publicly feuding with one another. The cracks within the ruling coalition..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2018
Deadly shooting in US school
On February 14th, 2018, a gunman entered high school in Florida and launched an attack that resulted in the deaths of 17 people (adults and children). The gunman has..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2018
US warns against Huawei
The heads of six US intelligence agencies including the FBI and the CIA have warned the US citizens from using products made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
India’s image in Africa
The residence of the prominent Gupta family in South Africa has been raided by an elite South African police unit. The influential business family has been at the center of the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
Erdogan’s “Ottoman Slap”
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticized the NATO alliance and the United States. During a speech, he noted that it was wrong to equate NATO to only..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
Japan’s grows at record pace
Japan’s economy grew in the three months to December 2017. The country has recorded growth for the eight consecutive quarter. This is the longest expansion the nation has..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
Chinese spies in US universities?
On the 13th of February, the Senate Intelligence Committee gathered to discuss US security concerns. Foremost amongst these was China. Officials discussed the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2018
Netanyahu’s legacy
Israeli police have recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection to two corruption cases. After months of investigation, the police believe..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2018
Netanyahu under cloud of controversy
The Supreme Court of Israel has ruled that the police could publicize their indictment recommendations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is in regards..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2018
The British tax haven
An analysis conducted by the BBC has revealed that 23,000 properties in the England and Wales are owned by a number of overseas firms that are held by registered entities..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2018
Deadline for Zuma
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) held a marathon 13-hour meeting to discuss the fate of the controversial President Jacob Zuma. According to news reports..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2018
Increased military, decreased diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has cited Russia and China as prime concerns and has requested the US Congress to increase its military budget. The request asks for Pentagon..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Another big shakeout
Experts have warned that there is likely to be another “big shakeout” in the global markets in the days to come. Sparked by a decline in the US, stock market indexes around the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Zuma’s days numbered?
Jacob Zuma, incumbent South African president, has had a political career mired by allegations of corruption. After his most recent controversy where he was alleged to have enabled..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Venezuelan refugee crisis?
The state of Venezuela is currently on the brink of economic collapse. With soaring levels of inflation, scarce resources, and political uncertainty, the country has seen a surge in..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2018
J-20 soars past F-35?
China’s Chengdu J-20, a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, has officially entered combat service. The jet is part of the nation’s commitment to modernize its military operations..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2018
Sri Lanka’s revamped polls
The local elections taking place in Sri Lanka on Saturday are the first polls to be held after the recent constitution amendments changed the system to a mixed electoral model..