Download RUSSIA: Summit with North Korea Will Likely Lead to Arms Deal Summary: The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un will likely lead to an arms deal. The arms deal will most likely increase Pyongyang’s reconnaissance and missile capabilities while providing Moscow with munitions … Continue reading Eagle Eye 434
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Download CHINA: Relations with Vietnam Likely to Decrease Summary: Beijing’s reaction to recent developments between Hanoi and Washington likely means that Beijing's relationship with Hanoi will deteriorate. Development: On 10 September, Beijing reacted to renewed dialogue between Washington and Hanoi. Beijing does not favor the newly found relationship as it believes it could lose business … Continue reading Eagle Eye 433
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Download NORTH KOREA: New Nuclear Submarine Unlikely to Boost Nuclear Deterrence Abilities Summary: Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un announced the launching of a new tactical nuclear submarine unlikely to boost Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. Development: On 8 September, Pyongyang unveiled an enhanced tactical nuclear Romeo-class submarine. The newly modified submarine can carry up to 10 ballistic … Continue reading Eagle Eye 432
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download RUSSIA: Killnet Cyber Attacks Likely to Remain a Rising Threat for Targeted Entities Summary: Since early January 2022, officials have identified the Moscow-aligned hacker group Killnet launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against multiple governments and political organizations across Europe and the United States. Its current attacks shed light on a new aggression … Continue reading Eagle Eye 431
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Download IRAN: Cyber-Attack Likely Executed in Effort to Increase National Security Objectives Summary: The Iranian hacker group MuddyWater carried out multiple destructive attacks on hybrid environments under the guise of a ransomware operation. The resulting activities will likely increase security operations between Middle Eastern nations and targeted victims. Development: On 8 April, the Tehran-linked … Continue reading Eagle Eye 430
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Download SYRIA: Assistance from Arab League Members Could Stabilize Relations Summary: The meetings attended by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad show a likely move to strengthen ties with members of the Arab League. The assistance provided by Arab League members for earthquake relief will likely evolve into more formal economic aid in the form of loans. … Continue reading Eagle Eye 429
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Download CHAD: Nationalized Energy Assets Will Likely Assure Favorable Export Control Summary: N’Djamena nationalized private oil assets, which will likely grant it more control over which countries receive it. Development: On 23 March, N’Djamena nationalized all assets, permits, and authorizations belonging to an Exxon Mobil subsidiary, according to Reuters. The assets include a 40-percent stake … Continue reading Eagle Eye 428
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Download RUSSIA: Enforced Symbiotic Relationship Will Likely Protect Against Global Retribution Summary: Informal meetings between Moscow and Beijing deepened country relations, likely sending a message to other countries of increased support in response to war crime accusations. Development: On 20 March, Russian President Vladimir Putin played host to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin. … Continue reading Eagle Eye 427
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Download PERU: Recall of Mexican Ambassador to Likely Further Strain Relations Summary: Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra permanently recalled Lima’s ambassador from Mexico City following comments made by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The comments will likely lead to tension between Lima and Mexico City. Development: On 24 February, Boluarte announced the return … Continue reading Eagle Eye 426
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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