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EE-352Download MALI: Ethnic Tensions and Cross-border Violence Likely to Increase Conflict Summary: Heightened ethnic tensions, issues maintaining international military support, and porous borders with the neighboring Sahel and North African countries will likely exacerbate the conflict between the Malian government and various jihadist groups in the North. Stalemate in Mali: Jihadist groups hold large amounts … Continue reading Eagle Eye 352

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EE-351Download UNITED KINGDOM: Uncertainty Following Brexit Likely to Continue Summary: Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) official departure from the European Union (EU), the UK will likely enter a period of political and economic uncertainty. The tensions created as a result of Brexit proceedings will likely increase, showing through potential issues in domestic policy and the … Continue reading Eagle Eye 351

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EE-350Download POLAND: Controversial Judicial Reform Bill May Agitate EU Relationships Summary: The passage of a controversial judicial reform bill in Poland will likely inhibit judiciary capabilities and inflame tensions with the European Union (EU). Development: On 4 February, Polish President Andrzej Duda authorized a bill allowing politicians to fine and fire judges who made decisions … Continue reading Eagle Eye 350

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EE-349Download IRAN: Political Sentiment, Economic Contraction Likely to Weaken Regional Influence Summary: The Islamic Republic of Iran will likely lose aspects of its substate proxy operations despite attempts to bolster support of Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq and Hezbollah in Syria and Lebanon as internal political condemnation and foreign pressure restrict flexibility and capabilities. Reduction in … Continue reading Eagle Eye 349

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EE-348Download Members of Eagle Eye Intelligence, along with members of the Honors Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus, recently began conducting research into whaling for the Undergraduate Research Institute and Elephants, Rhinos & People. We have therefore decided to publish a special edition on whaling and its current geopolitical implications. WHALING: Status Quo Likely … Continue reading Eagle Eye 348

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EE-346Download SYRIA: Aggressive Turkish Operations Will Likely Exacerbate Territorial Conflict          Summary: The Republic of Turkey will likely sustain military operations in northern Syria, aggravating territorial conflicts in northeastern Syria, weakening the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reinvigorating the Islamic State insurgency, and emboldening Russian and Iranian mediation of power in the broader Middle East. Enduring … Continue reading Eagle Eye 346

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EE-345Download NORTH KOREA: Break Down in Denuclearization Talks Weaken Regional Stability Summary: Pyongyang’s dissatisfaction with the current state of nuclear negotiations with Washington strongly indicates its renewed resolve to continue both missile and new experimental weapon tests, defying existing UN sanctions. The breakdown in negotiations and North Korea’s current disregard for sanctions will likely promote … Continue reading Eagle Eye 345

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EE-344Download EGYPT: Ongoing Protests Indicate Growing Resentment of Sisi Summary: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is facing protests and dissent after a video surfaced describing his rampant corruption and nepotism in addition to poor economic and societal conditions in Egypt. Sisi quickly made moves to clamp down the protesters, but these protests likely indicate further resistance … Continue reading Eagle Eye 344