Taliban declares ceasefire
Pakistani Taliban declared a 10-day ceasefire with the Pakistani government in response to the Pakistani government's agreeing to impose Sharia Law in the Swat District. However, the imposition of Sharia Law will enable the Taliban and allied anti-American militant groups to consolidate local control, a necessary precursor to furthering their anti-American operations.
Iraq-Syria rift
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki’s declaration that ninety percent of Iraq’s terrorists enter the country by way of the Syrian border epitomizes his presumed re-election strategy for January polls: blame foreigners.
Global Forecast (08-17-2018)
Qatar attempts a financial rescue of its Turkish ally, markets rejoice as new US-China trade talks are announced for late August, and Ghazni city is liberated in Afghanistan.
Ukraine War: Attrition Looms in Battle of Kherson
One way or another, the battle of Kherson could prove decisive in the outcome of the war.
Regulatory Hammer Comes Down on China’s Didi
Early reports suggest record fines and strict data controls, freezing out future US-based listings by Chinese tech companies.
Mozambique: Democracy in Distress
The peace process involving Mozambique’s rival political factions is at risk of breaking down, with development of its substantial energy resources hanging in the balance.
COVID-19 Corruption Risk Spikes amid Global Procurement Race
Graft risks are mounting as governments around the world forgo purchasing rules to stock up on vital equipment.
Global Forecast (6-11-2019)
Japan releases a verdict on its F-35 crash, Trump backs down on Mexico tariffs, and the renminbi devaluation flirts with a symbolic threshold.
Fed Tries to Calm Bond Yield Jitters
Federal Reserve officials gather this week for one of the most important central bank meetings in recent history.
Ivory Coast Election Is Heading Off the Rails
Ivory Coast has all of the necessary elements for conflict over the upcoming October election.