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 CANADA: Snap Elections Likely Detrimental to Reputation of Administration Summary: Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s projected retention of power, the inability of his party to gain a parliamentary majority and the unpopularity of the snap elections will almost certainly prove detrimental to the remainder of his time in office. Development: On 21 September, preliminary … Continue reading Eagle Eye 385
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EE-363-1Download TAIWAN: Chinese Militarization Will Almost Certainly Raise Tensions, Prompt Conflict Summary: Due to its militarization, a growing independence movement, and likely increase in support from regional allies, China will probably view Taiwan as a growing issue and take diplomatic or military action to quell dissent. Longstanding Tensions: Beijing strongly maintains the “One China Principle,” … Continue reading Eagle Eye 363