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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

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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 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 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

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DOWNLOAD CHINA: Trade Disputes May Force Canberra into Negotiations Summary: Canberra’s reliance on Beijing’s economic relationship might influence Canberra to negotiate in Beijing’s favor. Development: On 14 October, China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Chan, requested Canberra for quiet diplomacy to mend Canberra’s conflicts with Beijing, according to SBSNews. Beijing’s current trade sanctions on Australian exports, … Continue reading Eagle Eye 414

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Download CHINA: Cyberattacks in Taiwan Likely to Encourage Conflict Summary: Beijing’s cyber assaults against Taipei will likely disrupt Taiwanese morale since Taipei remains in a constant vulnerable position with Beijing. Development:  On 9 October, Taiwanese parliament member Wang Ting-Yu announced an increase in cyberattacks from Beijing. Inaccurate information regarding the attacks continues to circulate on … Continue reading Eagle Eye 413

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DOWNLOAD RUSSIA: Military Drills with Beijing Likely to Strengthen Ties and Intimidation Summary: Moscow almost certainly intends its week-long military exercises to bolster relations with Beijing and display military capabilities. Development: On 2 September, reports stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the week-long military exercises in Vostok. The drills involve 50,000 weapons units, … Continue reading Eagle Eye 409

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DOWNLOAD PHILIPPINES: Pending Election Results Will Likely Increase Domestic Conflict Summary: Election polls demonstrate that the Philippines will likely elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to presidential office in the upcoming election. Marcos Jr., son of previous Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., has close ties to the current President Rodrigo Duterte. If elected, the Marcos family history … Continue reading Eagle Eye 408