Author: Eagle Eye Editors

EE+329Download THAILAND: Military Influence and Instability Likely to Continue Summary: Despite the recent announcement of parliamentary elections in Thailand after years of delays and following coups in 2006 and 2014, Thai military leaders appear intent on ensuring that the balance of power will remain in their favor. Dissatisfaction with the military’s influence runs deep, but … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 329

EE+328Download To view our Israel article, please download EE 328 above. EUROPEAN UNION: Russian Hacking Group Influencing Elections to Create Instability Summary: Russia-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are targeting democratic organizations, journalists, and think-tanks ahead of European Union Parliament elections. Moscow likely hopes to create fear and a sense of distrust in electoral integrity. … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 328

EE+327Download EASTERN EUROPE: Rising Authoritarianism Likely to Continue Summary: The shift to authoritarianism in Eastern European countries and weakening of the democratic checks and balances established after the fall of the Soviet Union likely relates to factors such as nationalism, anti-immigration sentiments, and historical struggles, facilitated by media management. Hungary, Poland, and Czechia, among other … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 327

EE+326Download OPEC: Future in Doubt After Tense Member-state Relations and Declining Oil Value Summary: Poor relations between OPEC member states, decreasing demand for oil globally, and growing uncertainty surrounding Venezuelan oil production will likely create an uncertain future for the organization. OPEC’s uncertain future will likely decrease OPEC’s global influence and create a more volatile … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 326

EE+325Download SOUTHEAST ASIA: Nations Seek Solution to Restore Peace to South China Sea Summary: Southeast Asian nations that share territory with China in the South China Sea (SCS) recently changed their posture towards Beijing’s expansion in the region. Between 2014 and 2019, ASEAN nations shifted their stance from apathetic and allowing expansion to proactive and … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 325

EE+324Download AL-QAEDA: Evolution and Future Implications to Global Security Summary: Al-Qaeda, Arabic for “the Base,” is an international terrorist organization established in 1988 by Usama bin Laden. It initially began during the Afghan War as an operational network of Muslims combating the Soviet Union, but after merging with several other Islamist militant groups in Afghanistan, … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 324

EE+323 Download GREAT BRITAIN: 11th Hour Deal Likely as Brexit Deadline Approaches Summary: As the Brexit deadline approaches, UK Parliament will likely accept a deal very similar to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, with the likelihood of a second referendum decreasing and growing sentiment that a no deal Brexit carries too many negative consequences. … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 323

EE+322Download SOUTH ASIA: Indian Conventional Dominance Reaffirms Islamabad’s Nuclear Deterrence Strategy; Promotes Instability. BRITAIN: May’s Brexit Deal Voted Down by Parliament SUDAN: Al-Bashir Accused of Utilizing a ‘Shadow Army’ to Target Protesters WESTERN SAHARA: EU and US Stances Could Deter Polisario

EE+321Download BRITAIN: Brexit Deal Approval Marks Beginning of Final Domestic Debate EGYPT: Human Rights Watchdog Developed to Improve Government’s Image   MEXICO: Humanitarian Crisis in Tijuana Causes City to Seek International Aid TAIWAN: Pro-China Party’s Success in Elections Suggests New China-Friendly Rhetoric UKRAINE: Parliament Declares Martial Law After Sea Clash with Russia

EE+320 Download AFGHANISTAN: Taliban-led Attacks Demonstrate a Growing Threat AUSTRALIA-CHINA: Vying for Influence in the Pacific EL SALVADOR: Woman’s Abortion Accusation Unlikely to Provoke Political Reform ETHIOPIA: Arrests of Military Officials Indicate a Push Towards True Democracy     ISRAEL: Airstrikes and Covert Missions Prompt Swift Response From Hamas POLAND: Leaders March with Far-Right Groups … Continue reading Eagle Eye Issue 320