DOWNLOAD KAZAKHSTAN: Anti-Russian Sanctions Likely to Impact Kazakh Economy Summary: Nur-Sultan implemented new measures to maintain economic control amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and anti-Russian sanctions. This could lead to new trade alliances, which will likely help push economic development in the region. Development: On 2 March, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a decree creating an … Continue reading Eagle Eye 403
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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA-UKRAINE: Minsk Agreements May Influence Negotiations with Turkey Likely to Act as Mediator Summary: The Russian war with Ukraine could lead to Ankara mediating the conflict due to pressure from NATO. Former Minsk Agreements will likely act as a reference in creating a new agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. Background: Tensions between Kyiv and … Continue reading Eagle Eye 401
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DOWNLOAD AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN: Tension Likely to Increase Amid Fears of Terrorist Groups Summary: Pakistani Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan has expressed concerns over growing foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan. The growth of such groups will likely create unstable relations between Kabul and Islamabad. Development: On 21 February, Khan voiced his concerns regarding growing terrorist groups and tensions … Continue reading Eagle Eye 400
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DOWNLOAD AFGHANISTAN: Increasing Child Labor Likely to Receive Backlash from United Nations Summary: A recent study found that close to one million children may be working in Afghanistan to support their families. This likely will prompt backlash from the United Nations (UN), which remains in the process of sending humanitarian aid to the country. Development: … Continue reading Eagle Eye 399
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DOWNLOAD CANADA: COVID-19 Policies Likely to Remain in Place Despite Continuing Protests Summary: Protests in Ottawa and across Canada will probably continue and escalate in response to Ottawa’s likely unwillingness to alter COVID-19 policies. Development: On 6 February, the Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency following ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions. Protests … Continue reading Eagle Eye 398
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DOWNLOAD LEBANON: Improved Relations with Gulf States Unlikely to End Economic Crisis Summary: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Abdallah Bou Habib stated that Beirut no longer acts as a launch pad to infringe on the affairs of the Gulf States. However, mending relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) probably will not end its … Continue reading Eagle Eye 397
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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA: Belarus Joint Military Drills on Ukraine Likely Indicates Imminent Action Summary: Following the recent announcement of military exercises conducted alongside Belarus and the slow evacuation of the Russian Embassy in Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely take swift action on the Ukraine conflict in the near future. Development: On 18 January, Moscow … Continue reading Eagle Eye 396
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DOWNLOAD INDIA: Tensions on Three Fronts May Increase Effort to Improve Relations with Beijing Summary: Border tensions with Beijing on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), and tensions in the northeastern region may prompt New Delhi to increase its efforts in improving border relations with Beijing. Background: On 15 … Continue reading Eagle Eye 395
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DOWNLOAD TAIWAN: Upgraded Fighter Jets Will Probably Not Deter Airspace Incursions Summary: Taipei’s newly renovated F-16V (Viper) fighter jets probably result in minimal advancements to Taipei’s air defense capabilities and will likely not repel Beijing’s incursions into the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Development: On 18 November, Taipei unveiled its newly renovated F-16 Viper … Continue reading Eagle Eye 394
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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA: Moscow Likely Attempting to Provoke Ukrainian First-Strike Summary: Moscow’s mobilization of troops near the Ukrainian border probably reflects an effort to provoke a Ukrainian military response despite its public denial of intent. Development: On 12 November, Moscow publicly denied any intent to invade Ukraine at this time and said that the movement of … Continue reading Eagle Eye 393