Daily Analysis
Monday, November 18, 2024
Trump's national security team will advance his agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed national security team is characterised more by loyalty than experience
Modernisation of Russian Pacific Fleet will be slow
The Pacific Fleet’s combat capabilities have diminished due to the slow pace of naval modernisation
Gulf leaders will try to moderate Trump's policies
The Gulf states' stance on regional security issues, especially Iran, has changed significantly since 2016
Prospects for technology regulation in 2025
Governments worldwide are expected to maintain their focus on tech market competition and ensuring AI safety
InternationalFood sector challenges will outpace agritech adoption
Supply risks, population growth and food production’s environmental unfriendliness create an opportunity for agritech
InternationalRuling parties will likely form next Irish government
Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are in a relatively strong position in the polls ahead of the upcoming national election
IrelandEU antitrust officials score another major win
In a recent ruling, EU antitrust regulators have fined Meta for undermining competition in the digital market
EUA victorious Pastef may face challenges in Senegal
Pastef, the ruling party headed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has overwhelmingly won the legislative elections
SenegalVenezuela's Maduro may cling on amid new US pressures
The government has begun releasing political prisoners as opposition leader calls for US effort to oust the president
VenezuelaDutch instability over social unrest may not be over
A junior minister resigned from the government over its response to social unrest in Amsterdam
NetherlandsChina’s export rebate cuts may ease trade tensions
Beijing has lowered export tax rebate rates for many goods
ChinaRevenge on society attacks in China will grow
A stabbing attack has occurred on a university campus in Jiangsu province
ChinaAlbanese touts Australia as green investment location
Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is using his Latin American trip to tout Australia as a green investment location
AustraliaChina-US rivalry will prove divisive in Latin America
The opening of Peru's Chancay port last week highlighted China's regional role but Argentina may swim against the tide
Latin AmericaHaiti's challenges look set to mount
Haiti’s new interim prime minister has appointed the country’s second cabinet in six months
HaitiIran will use regional ties to offset Trump’s policies
US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to reinstate his policy of maximum pressure on Tehran
IranGabon referendum win will boost Oligui Nguema
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution in a November 16 referendum
GabonGreek premier will not tolerate leadership challenges
The ruling New Democracy party expelled former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras
GreeceLong-range strike permission unlikely to turn the tide
The United States has authorised Ukraine to use US-made long-range weapons against targets in Russia
RussiaRussia will keep attacking Ukraine’s energy system
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy system over the weekend
UkraineLatest Trump choices underscore an emphasis on energy
Two new energy-related cabinet picks for the new Trump administration were announced over the weekend
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