North America
Russia will target Europe with new nuclear missiles
President Putin yesterday threatened “mirror measures” if the United States deploys long-range missiles in Germany
RussiaHarris may use US foreign policy as campaign asset
As Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic presidential nominee, interest in her positions on foreign policy will grow
United StatesUS GDP growth will slow in the rest of 2024 and 2025
US GDP grew by an annualised 2.8% in the second quarter, stronger than the first three months due to higher consumption
United StatesUS polls will take time to measure Harris's impact
Democrats are consolidating around Kamala Harris but polls will take time to show any change from Biden via-a-vis Trump
United StatesRussian military cooperation with China will grow
Russia and China conducted their first joint strategic bomber patrol near Alaska on July 24
RussiaChina’s AI progress heats up geopolitical competition
US media articles yesterday highlighted concerns over the future of artificial intelligence (AI)
InternationalG20 cooperation will continue but actions are limited
The G20 meeting underway promises greater cooperation on taxation, climate, non-bank risks and currency volatility
InternationalPanama-US migration deal will struggle to meet goals
A new bilateral agreement is intended to reduce migrant flows to the United States
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