Download CHINA: President's "Peace Plan” May Create a Distraction from Uyghur Crisis Summary: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict may act as a media stunt to distract from the ongoing human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in China. Development: On 17 February, Beijing publicly called for … Continue reading Eagle Eye 425
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Download ISRAEL: Oil Ship Attacked by Iran Likely Signals Escalation Against Regional Shipping Summary: The oil tanker Campo Square received an attack from drones launched by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran is likely to increase its attacks on shipping lanes across the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. Development: On 17 February, reports went … Continue reading Eagle Eye 424
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Download CUBA: Presidential Trip to Mexico Likely to Cause Political Alignment Summary: Meetings between Cuban and Mexican presidents will likely strengthen Cuban resistance against outside influences and create a hostile outlook toward democratic countries. Development: On 11 February, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel arrived in Mexico to meet with his counterpart, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López … Continue reading Eagle Eye 423
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Download CHINA: Hong Kong 47 Trial Will Most Likely Have Great Impact on Future Democracy Summary: The first round of trials for Hong Kong political activists will most likely damage the island’s democratic integrity. Development: On 6 February, the first trials began for 16 of the 47 Hong Kong political activists accused of subversion. The … Continue reading Eagle Eye 422
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DOWNLOAD LEBANON: Record Low Economy and Loss of UN Vote Likely to Speed Up Elections Summary: The loss in value of the Lebanese Pound, UN vote losses, and continued vacancy in the president’s position may induce urgency in the Lebanese Parliament to fill a three-month presidential vacancy. Development: On 25 January, Lebanon's economy reached a … Continue reading Eagle Eye 421
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Download HAITI: Cholera’s Potential Spread Will Likely Lead to International Intervention Summary: The recent cholera outbreak exacerbated by civil unrest will likely lead to international intervention to quell its spread and violence threatening the security of Port-au-Prince. Citizens hesitate to accept or encourage aid based on past occupation, yet an increase in confirmed cholera cases, … Continue reading Eagle Eye 420
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Download UKRAINE: Foreign Assistance Likely to Limit Effectiveness of Russian Cyberattacks Summary: Moscow persists in its cyber campaign on Kyiv as attacks launched by hacker groups aim to cripple critical infrastructure and government networks. Kyiv’s response, bolstered by foreign assistance, will likely limit the overall effectiveness of the campaign. Kyiv will likely continue to request … Continue reading Eagle Eye 419
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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA: Arms Deal Discussion Will Likely Lead to Strong Military Ally in North Africa Summary: Moscow and Algiers discussed plans for the purchase of military equipment from Moscow. This will likely enhance Algiers’s military capabilities and create a key partnership with Moscow. Development: On 10 November, the Chief of Staff of the Algerian People’s … Continue reading Eagle Eye 418
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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA: Pillaging of Moscow Occupied Kherson Likely to Increase Casualties Summary: Russianlooting and occupation of the Ukrainian town of Kherson will likely lead to more havoc on both sides due to an impending Ukrainian assault to recapture the city. Development: On 8 November, Kyiv accused Moscow of looting empty homes in the Ukrainian town … Continue reading Eagle Eye 417
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Download ROMANIA: Deployment of NATO Soldiers in Bucharest Likely to Deter Moscow Summary: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied forces, currently comprised of Paris, Ottawa, Brussels, Amsterdam, and other allied forces, stationed soldiers in Bucharest, which will likely deter Moscow’s war efforts. Development: On 26 October, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated, “Romania represents … Continue reading Eagle Eye 416