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  • Mar 28, 2023
  • 7 min read

Trudeau-Biden talks make good optics and some progress

President Joe Biden projected a warm relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when visiting Ottawa on March 23-24

NA
  • Mar 28, 2023
  • 7 min read

China could edge into a wider Mideast diplomatic role

Beijing’s unprecedented direct involvement in the Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement has ignited speculation

Middle East
  • Mar 23, 2023
  • 7 min read

Climate disruptions bring long-term impact in Paraguay

Paraguay has faced a lengthy La Nina period as well as other climate concerns since 2019

Paraguay
  • Mar 23, 2023
  • 2 min read

The United States will intensify engagement in Libya

The United States aims to re-establish a permanent presence in Libya, as the frequency of official visits increases

Libya
  • Mar 23, 2023
  • 2 min read

Bank regulations cannot prevent a crisis of confidence

Recent events show that higher rates and crashing confidence can push well-capitalised banks to crisis quickly

Finance
  • Mar 22, 2023
  • 7 min read

Saudi Arabia's foreign policy will avoid controversy

Saudi Arabia will host the Arab League summit in May, focusing on economic issues

Saudi Arabia
  • Mar 21, 2023
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Canada may need to move Arctic issues up the agenda

Some recent developments have underlined the challenges that Canada faces in securing its sovereignty in the Arctic

NA
  • Mar 20, 2023
  • 7 min read

Gulf-Iranian ties will de-escalate regional tensions

Iran's March 10 agreement with Saudi Arabia to renew ties may be followed with another with Bahrain

Kuwait
  • Mar 20, 2023
  • 7 min read

Lebanon and Israel face more offshore gas challenges

The two countries looked to the recent delineation of their maritime border to unlock foreign investment

Lebanon