Daily Analysis
Monday, December 16, 2024
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ will prove resilient
By assembling a ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers to export oil, Russia has been able to reduce the impact of G7 sanctions
New EU tech commissioner will boost key act’s impact
Henna Virkkunen, the newly elected EU tech commissioner, aims to establish Europe as a global leader in tech regulation
New Mali rebel group will seek to bolster its position
A northern rebel coalition has consolodated into a new Azawad Liberation Front
Brazil's fiscal position may improve gradually
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has presented a package of new fiscal measures
BrazilIran's budget will cause further price pressures
The budget for 2025/26 focuses more on securing the future of Iran's political system than economic growth
IranChallenges in Japan-China trade ties will mount
Beijing and Tokyo have held high-level trade talks amid strained bilateral relations
JapanImpeachment trial will shape South Korea’s prospects
The ruling party’s leader has resigned following a successful vote to impeach the president
South KoreaCongo-Rwanda peace talks face a critical impasse
Peace talks between the two neighbours over the M23 conflict have broken down
Congo-KinshasaProtests in Georgia are unlikely to change government
A pro-Russian figure known for anti-Western rhetoric has been elected president by a college of electors
GeorgiaWarship visit should help US-Cambodian relations
A US Navy littoral combat ship is on a port visit in Cambodia
United StatesIran’s draconian hijab bill could be softened
Implementation of the Hijab and Chastity Bill has been halted for further review
IranBrazil coup arrest may point to Bolsonaro detention
Federal police have arrested the former defence minister in connection with the alleged 2022 coup plot
BrazilKillings of influential Mexican figures will continue
At least two high-profile individuals were murdered in central Mexico over the weekend
MexicoWest Africa bloc will fail to prevent AES exit
West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc held a summit meeting yesterday to discuss the departure of its Sahelian states
West AfricaFrench downgrade underscores budget dilemma
A key credit rating agency has downgraded France amid political instability and uncertainty
FranceCentrist vote may fracture at Polish presidential poll
Ruling coalition members nominated separate presidential candidates
PolandOil spill highlights dangers of Russian shipping
Two Russian oil tankers were severely damaged in the Black Sea yesterday, causing an oil spill near the Kerch Strait
RussiaGovernment ends month-long strike at Canada Post
Canadian postal operations will resume tomorrow after the government moved to end a month-long strike
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