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Taiwan, Japan: Taipei Seeks Tokyo's Help in Joining Pacific Trade Pact

SITUATION REPORTNov 15, 2019 | 21:29 GMT

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has called on Japan to smooth Taipei's admission to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Kyodo News reported Nov. 14.

Japan

Taiwan

A Japanese Awakening

Lessons Learned From a Saudi Spy Case at Twitter

On SecurityNov 12, 2019 | 09:00 GMT

The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington is pictured in Seattle on Nov. 8, 2019.

Riyadh's recruitment of insiders at Twitter to spy on dissidents proves corporations have to do a whole lot more than keep their cybersecurity up to date in thwarting hostile actors.

United States

Saudi Arabia

Security

The Saudi Survival Strategy

Cybersecurity

Contributor PerspectivesNov 6, 2019 | 18:30 GMT

John Cena (L) competes with Triple H during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah on April 27.

The Sports World Wrestles With the Khashoggi Scandal

The controversy surrounding the journalist's death is complicating Saudi Arabia's foray into hosting global sporting events.

Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Survival Strategy

SITUATION REPORTNov 5, 2019 | 16:49 GMT

India: Opposition INC to Hold Nationwide Protests

The Indian National Congress (INC), the country's main opposition party, is planning nationwide protests from Nov. 5-15 to voice its dissatisfaction with India's cooling economic growth, unemployment and the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement, The Indian Express reported Nov. 5.

India Opts Out of the Chinese-Backed RCEP Deal -- For Now

SnapshotsNov 4, 2019 | 21:53 GMT

New Delhi's rejection of the deal's proposed terms won't keep China from pushing ahead with the massive Asian trade agreement, with or without India.

China

China in Transition

The Weekly Rundown: ASEAN Summit, U.K. Sets an Election and Seeking an Exit From Afghanistan

GuidanceNov 2, 2019 | 13:00 GMT

Farmers in Amritsar, India, rally against the government's participation in talks to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership on Oct. 3, 2019.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

SITUATION REPORTOct 30, 2019 | 16:49 GMT

Brazil: Saudi Arabia Informally Invites Brazil to Join OPEC, Bolsonaro Says

Saudi Arabia has informally invited Brazil to join the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Reuters reported Oct. 30.

Partner PerspectivesOct 28, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, right, and Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, sign documents boosting military ties in Moscow on Sept. 4, 2019.

Are Russia and China the Entente Cordiale of the 21st Century?

Beijing and Moscow have been enjoying burgeoning military ties in recent years, which could culminate in a new military alliance.

China

Russia

AssessmentsOct 24, 2019 | 17:22 GMT

Russia Expands Its Game Plan in Africa

While the Africa summit in Sochi could yield more pragmatic arms and infrastructure agreements, Moscow's tight budget will limit its ability to woo African countries with money alone.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Russia

Old Leaders in a New Africa

Russia's Internal Struggle

The Suitors of Sub-Saharan Africa

On GeopoliticsOct 24, 2019 | 09:00 GMT

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (in front of flag) sit during a meeting in Sochi to discuss the situation in Syria.

The Risks and Rewards of Moscow's Mission in Syria

Pretty much everything in Syria has gone Moscow's way. Events on the horizon, though, suggest that won't always be the case.

Russia

Syria

The Syrian Civil War

Echoes of the Cold War

SITUATION REPORTOct 21, 2019 | 12:43 GMT

U.S.: Trump Reportedly Considering Leaving 200 Troops in Eastern Syria to Protect Oil Fields

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering leaving a small force of roughly 200 U.S. troops in eastern Syria to protect oil fields in the area against the Islamic State and the Syrian government, The New York Times reported Oct. 20.

United States

Syria

The Syrian Civil War

SITUATION REPORTOct 17, 2019 | 15:08 GMT

India, Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Aims for Diplomatic Solution If New Delhi Curbs Palm Oil Imports

Malaysia plans to find a diplomatic solution with India if New Delhi decides to impose import tariffs on Malaysian palm oil, Reuters reported Oct. 16.

Malaysia

China Calls a Foul, and the NBA Jumps

Contributor PerspectivesOct 17, 2019 | 09:30 GMT

This photo shows a protester in Hong Kong waving a banner of support for NBA team executive Daryl Morey.

A league executive's foray into the Hong Kong protest issue exposed the political costs of operating in the world's largest market.

Hong Kong SAR, China

China

The Geopolitics of Sport

SITUATION REPORTOct 16, 2019 | 16:20 GMT

Asia: RCEP Countries Call on India to Resolve Remaining Demands Bilaterally

The member states of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have called on India to resolve its demands for the trade agreement on a bilateral basis ahead of a Nov. 4 summit, during which members are expected to announce the conclusion of negotiations, Livemint reported Oct. 15.

Asia-Pacific

Turkey Fights a Losing PR Battle Over Syria

Contributor PerspectivesOct 16, 2019 | 09:30 GMT

Turkish-backed proxies search for members of the mainly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in Tal Abyad, Syria, on Oct. 15, 2019.

In contrast to its rapid military advances in northern Syria, Turkey is finding it slow going in the court of international public opinion.

Turkey

The Kurdish Struggle

Turkey's Resurgence

SITUATION REPORTOct 15, 2019 | 16:58 GMT

Thailand: Public Railway Company Expected to Sign Partnership for High-Speed Rail Project

Thailand's public railway company is expected to sign a public-private partnership on Oct. 25 for a 220-kilometer (137-mile) high-speed rail project worth $7.5 billion linking airports to five provinces under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), The Thaiger reported Oct. 15.

In Syria, Turkey Will Pay the Price for an Imperfect Buffer

AssessmentsOct 14, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

This photo shows fighters with the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army gathered near the Turkish border in northeastern Syria on Oct. 11, 2019.

Ankara has long sought to establish a buffer zone to protect Turkey from the effects of the Syrian civil war, but as the Turkish government finally gets closer to getting what it wants, its aspirations will crash into geopolitical reality.

GuidanceOct 11, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

Indian students form the Chinese character for the name of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Chennai on Oct. 10, 2019, ahead of a summit between Xi and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.

For China-India Ties, the Status Quo Will Do

With neither striving for a comprehensive solution to bilateral disagreements, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping will settle for not rocking the boat when they meet this weekend.