download CHINA: Border Conflict with India Likely to End After Pact Agreement Summary: After weeks of talks between Beijing and New Delhi, they have come to an agreement and formed a pact over the much disputed “Line of Actual Control (LAC).” Beijing and New Delhi will likely stop conflict over the border and strengthen their … Continue reading Eagle Eye 460
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DOWNLOAD JAKARTA: Reliance on Chinese Investment May Increase Under New Leadership Summary: Jakarta’s new administration may rely on Chinese investment more to pursue its goal of 8% economic growth. Beijing’s monopolization of nickel in Indonesia may prove problematic for Washington in the future. Development: On 20 October, Prabowo Subianto swore in as the eighth president … Continue reading Eagle Eye 459
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Download CHINA: Expansion of Blue Water Fleet Presence Almost Certain After Bering Sea Patrol Summary: TheChinese Coast Guard has entered the Bering Sea for the first time while patrolling with Russian Border Guard vessels. Beijing is almost certainly attempting to expand its reach beyond Chinese waters by expanding the presence of its blue-water fleet. Development: … Continue reading Eagle Eye 458
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Download MEXICO: Internal Conflicts in Sinaloa Cartel Will Likely Escalate Violence Summary: Authorities linked the 10 recent deaths to the Sinaloa cartel. These incidents involved a shootout with police and mutilated bodies left with messages from the Sinaloa cartel. Internal conflicts within the group may cause more violent events. Development: On 21 September, authorities found … Continue reading Eagle Eye 457
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Download CHINA: Cyberespionage Discovery Likely to Intensify International Cyber Activity Summary: Following similar methods as the Volt Typhoon, the new China-based “Raptor Train” attack begins a growing pattern of Beijing’s covert preparation and cyberattack readiness. Development: On 18 September, the United States Department of Justice announced the discovery and takedown of the Chinese state-sponsored hacker … Continue reading Eagle Eye 456
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Download YEMEN: Houthis Missile Launch at Tel Aviv Will Likely Escalate Hostilities Summary: In attempt to escalate hostilities, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile from Yemen at Tel Aviv. Development: On 15 September, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv. The missile was shot down and landed in an open field outside the … Continue reading Eagle Eye 455
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Download JORDAN: Abu Dhabi Investment Likely to Aid Unemployment and Curb Radicalization Summary: Abu Dhabi signed an investment agreement with Amman to build a railway system to connect Jordan’s major mining regions to the Port of Aqaba. Jordan’s unemployment rate among college-educated individuals is extremely high, and the investment agreement will likely accommodate solutions to … Continue reading Eagle Eye 454
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Download IRAN: Jerusalem Strike on Tehran Leaders Will Likely Escalate Ongoing Proxy War Summary: Jerusalem’s most recent strike on Iranian leaders will likely lead to a heightened conflict with Tehran. Tehran has vowed to retaliate, which will likely lead to an increase in the frequency of alternating attacks. Tehran’s retaliation will likely involve the use … Continue reading Eagle Eye 453
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Download ROMANIA-BULGARIA: Full Schengen Entry Delay Likely to Hinder Economic Growth Summary: Bucharest and Sofia will likely face setbacks in the potential for economic growth after acquiring only partial accession into the Schengen Area, with a delay of full membership coming from illegal immigration concerns from Austria. Prolonged negotiations with Vienna will likely continue stalling … Continue reading Eagle Eye 452
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Download YEMEN: Houthi Rebels Will Likely Shut Down All Trade Conducting in the Red Sea Summary: On 6 March, Houthi militants ramped up attacks, causing fatalities for the first time. This escalation underscores the growing threat posed by the Houthi rebels to maritime security in the area. Given the increased frequency and intensity of these … Continue reading Eagle Eye 451