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Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 19:57 GMT

Ecuador: Government Tells Workers To Stay Home for Two Days Due to Power Shortages

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa ordered all public and private workers to stay home from work on April 18-19 after low water levels at the country's hydroelectric plants triggered energy shortages, Agence France-Presse reported on April 17.

Environment, Science & Technology

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 19:55 GMT

Australia: Canberra Unveils New Transformative National Defense Strategy

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles unveiled the country's 2024 National Defense Strategy, which highlights a stronger navy and improved long-range strike capabilities as policy cornerstones going forward, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported on April 17.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 19:37 GMT

El Salvador, China: Governments Discuss Free Trade Agreement

China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen and El Salvador's Economy Minister Maria Luisa Hayem launched free trade agreement discussions via video, the Global Times reported on April 17.

Environment, Science & Technology

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 19:35 GMT

Azerbaijan, Russia: Moscow To End Nagorno-Karabakh Peacekeeping Mission Ahead of Schedule

Russia began withdrawing its peacekeeping contingent from Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region, AP reported on April 17, citing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Military & Security

AssessmentsApr 17, 2024 | 18:47 GMT

The Jordanian Flag.

Jordan's Alignment With Israel Will Put It in Iran's Crosshairs

Jordan will remain aligned with the United States and Israel, which will result in a heightened risk of attacks by Iranian proxies and growing risks of radicalization.

Palestinian Territories

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 18:39 GMT

China, U.S.: Beijing's Fentanyl Subsidies Undermine Modest Cooperation Efforts

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a report claiming that China is supporting chemical producers -- including producers of fentanyl precursors NPP and ANPP -- with tax rebates of up to 13%, Reuters reported on April 16.

SnapshotsApr 17, 2024 | 17:00 GMT

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Singapore's Incoming Prime Minister Brings a Fresh Face to an Old Regime

While an impending leadership change in Singapore portends short-term policy continuity, it could lead to a snap election and may signal that the ruling party's monopolistic political leadership is gradually waning. On April 15, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that he would step down in favor of his chosen successor, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who will become the country's fourth prime minister since 1965. The transition is set for May 15. After the transfer of authority, Wong will lead the ruling People's Action Party, or PAP, in preparation for the city-state's next general election, which is due by November 2025. Lee will serve as a senior minister in Wong's Cabinet following the handover.

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 15:46 GMT

Lebanon, Israel: Hezbollah Escalates Retaliatory Strikes With Advanced Drones

Lebanon's militant and political group Hezbollah launched a drone strike reportedly on a community center in northern Israel's Bedouin Aramsha village, injuring at least 18 Israeli soldiers, and Israel launched several airstrikes toward southern Lebanon in response, The Times of Israel reported on April 17.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 17, 2024 | 14:30 GMT

Israel, Gaza: Israel Pushes Back Into Northern Gaza

Israel carried out operations in northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya areas from which Israeli forces had withdrawn weeks ago, The Times of Israel reported on April 17.

Palestinian Territories

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 20:34 GMT

Congo: Army Chief of Staff Announces Arrest of Army and Police Officers

Christian Tshiwewe Songhesha, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's army chief of staff, announced the arrest of army and police officers in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut Katanga province, for treason, Radio Okapi reported on April 15.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 19:40 GMT

China, U.S.: Defense Talks Help Avoid Minor Incidents, but Strategic Tensions Are Growing

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun spoke on the phone on April 16, marking the first major talk between U.S. and Chinese defense ministers since November 2022 and the first since Dong came to office in December 2023, the Financial Times reported on April 16.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 19:37 GMT

Global: Pro-Palestinian Protest Movement Targets Transportation and Businesses

Pro-Palestinian protesters associated with a group called A15 Action organized demonstrations in major cities worldwide, blocking major roads and demonstrating outside businesses, France 24 reported on April 15.

Palestinian Territories

AssessmentsApr 16, 2024 | 19:36 GMT

Bharatiya Janata Party flags on April 15 in the Indian city of Raipur.

India's 2024 Elections Will Likely Generate Policy Continuity

If India's ruling BJP party remains in power after the country's April 19-June 1 general election, policy continuity regarding efforts to increase employment, build infrastructure and implement controversial social policies nationally that trigger social unrest can be expected.

AssessmentsApr 16, 2024 | 18:59 GMT

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Somalia's Constitutional Changes Widen Rifts at Home and Abroad

A protracted increase in tensions between Somalia's federal government and the state of Puntland over changes to the Somali Constitution will likely widen the rift between Somalia and Ethiopia and could enable al Shabab to expand its jihadist activity. On March 30, Somalia's bicameral federal parliament approved changes to the first four revised chapters of the country's 15-chapter provisional constitution, with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signing off on the changes on March 31. The revisions strengthen the president's authority and sanction the adoption of direct universal suffrage, among other changes. However, the state of Puntland responded by withdrawing its recognition of the federal government on March 31, claiming that Mogadishu had not appropriately consulted its government about the changes. Puntland added that it would act independently from the federal government until the Somali public approves the constitutional changes in a nationwide referendum. Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mesganu

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 18:12 GMT

Sudan: Donors Raise Over $2B in Humanitarian Aid for First Anniversary of Civil War

Donors pledged over $2.13 billion in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and agreed to strengthen the coordination of regional peace initiatives at an international conference in Paris, France, on the first anniversary of the country's civil war, Reuters reported on April 15.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 15:29 GMT

Germany, China: Scholz and Xi Meet in Beijing Amid Rising Trade Tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to address issues such as overcapacity, dumping and copyright infringement and ensure fair competition for foreign companies operating in China during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing, Reuters reported on April 16.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Situation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 14:35 GMT

U.S., Venezuela: Washington May Not Extend Sanctions Relief, but New License May Be Forthcoming

A U.S. State Department official said the United States would not renew a temporary license easing sanctions on Venezuela's hydrocarbon sector unless the government made progress on holding free and fair elections scheduled for July 28, Reuters reported on April 15.

Situation ReportApr 15, 2024 | 20:58 GMT

U.S., Mexico: U.S. Border Arrests Drop From February to March

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 2.3% drop in the number of arrests of migrants entering the country from Mexico from February to March, according to Border Report on April 14.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 15, 2024 | 20:56 GMT

Haiti: Transitional Presidential Council Takes Control of Government

Haiti established its transitional presidential council on April 12, with Haiti's official gazette publishing a decree announcing the council's formation, Al Jazeera reported on April 13.

Military & Security

Situation ReportApr 15, 2024 | 19:15 GMT

Singapore: Prime Minister To Step Down on May 15

Singapore announced that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will resign in favor of his appointed successor, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, on May 15, which will make Wong the city-state's fourth prime minister, CNA reported on April 15.

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