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Situation ReportApr 23, 2024 | 19:50 GMT
India: Philippines Receives Shipment of Indian Supersonic Cruise Missiles
India delivered the initial batch of BrahMos cruise missiles to the Philippines under a $375 million agreement signed in 2022, Voice of America reported on April 23.
READ MOREAssessmentsApr 23, 2024 | 19:15 GMT
Where Is the Conflict in Eastern Congo Headed?
The continuation of intense fighting in eastern Congo could prompt a military escalation between Congo and Rwanda that would threaten to splinter Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi's ruling coalition, while providing opportunities for unrest to emerge in the country's mineral-rich Katanga region. On April 1, President Tshisekedi appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as prime minister. Tuluka's appointment comes as Tshisekedi secured reelection for a second term in Congo's contested December 2023 presidential election, which most outside observers concluded was marred with significant irregularities. But while official results saw Tshisekedi secure the presidency in a landslide, his Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party only secured 69 out of 500 seats in the legislative elections, making Tshisekedi heavily reliant on other parties within his Sacred Union coalition, which regroups over 35 parties, to govern. In this context, Tshisekedi's appointment of Tuluka -- a UDPS member who is widely considered to be a
READ MORESituation ReportApr 22, 2024 | 15:59 GMT
EU, Iran: EU Foreign Ministers To Agree on New Sanctions Against Iran
EU foreign and defense ministers will agree to impose new sanctions on Iran following its April 13 attack on Israel during a meeting in Luxembourg on April 22, Politico reported the same day, citing EU diplomats and officials.
READ MORESnapshotsApr 19, 2024 | 12:58 GMT
Israel Launches Measured Attack on Iran, but Escalation Risks Remain
Tit-for-tat military exchanges between Iran and its proxies against Israel will likely continue, with a constant risk of escalation.
READ MORESnapshotsApr 19, 2024 | 02:53 GMT
Israel Responds to the Iranian Attack
Iran will likely respond to Israel's attack, but the scope and size of Iran's response will depend on the scope of Israel's military actions, which is unclear at this time.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 18, 2024 | 15:07 GMT
Iran, Israel: Iran Warns Israeli Military Strike May Change Tehran's Nuclear Doctrine
A senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, warned that Iran could review its nuclear policy if Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on April 18.
READ MORESituation 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.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 16, 2024 | 19:35 GMT
China: Nuclear Energy Expands Rapidly, but Faces Geopolitical Headwinds
China released its Nuclear Energy Development Blue Book 2024, which noted that China's operational capacity of nuclear energy in 2023 was 55 reactors with a total installed capacity of 57.03 gigawatts (ranked third in the world), state news outlet Global Times reported on April 15.
READ MOREPodcastsApr 15, 2024 | 18:00 GMT
RANE Insights: Understanding the Public Perception of DEI
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE co-founder David Lawrence speaks with ENODO Global founder and CEO James R. Sisco about how companies can leverage social listening in corporate culture discussions.
READ MOREAssessmentsApr 15, 2024 | 17:21 GMT
How Israel's Response to Iran Could Accelerate the Iranian Nuclear Program
Iran's attack against Israel and Israel's possible retaliation will increase the likelihood that Tehran will accelerate the development of nuclear weapons.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 15, 2024 | 14:32 GMT
Iran, U.S.: House To Vote on Slew of Iran Sanctions Measures
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote the week of April 15 on a dozen bills sanctioning Iran and its allies for the April 13 attack on Israel, Axios reported on April 14.
READ MOREAssessmentsApr 13, 2024 | 23:00 GMT
How Israel Might Respond to the Iranian Attack
Iran's large missile and drone attack will prompt an Israeli retaliation that will focus on reestablishing deterrence and preventing future similar attacks on Israel, but in doing so, Israel risks expanding the conflict, further sinking the region into turmoil and possibly dragging in the United States.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 12, 2024 | 16:32 GMT
Niger: Russia Deploys Military Trainers, Air-Defense Systems
Niger's public broadcaster RTN said 100 Russian military instructors had landed at the international airport in Niamey, Al Jazeera reported on April 12.
READ MOREAssessmentsApr 12, 2024 | 15:25 GMT
Europe's Green Hydrogen Future, Part 2: Charting the Path
Despite an uncertain outlook amid structural limitations and recent economic headwinds, green hydrogen may help accelerate the European Union's decarbonization and strengthen its energy security while bringing profound global economic and geopolitical implications. In recent years, a global energy crisis, supply chain disruptions, high inflation and rising borrowing costs have driven up costs for new green hydrogen projects and reduced the impact of government support, while a recent fall in natural gas prices has widened the cost gap between green and fossil fuels-based hydrogen. Meanwhile, there is still some degree of regulatory uncertainty in Europe and North America, resulting in lengthy time lags between the announcement of support schemes and the actual disbursement of funds to project developers. As a result, only a fraction of newly announced green hydrogen initiatives currently reach a final investment decision. Moreover, most government action has so far focused on supporting production rather than increasing
READ MORESituation ReportApr 12, 2024 | 15:10 GMT
Iran, Israel: Iranian Attack on Israel Expected on April 12-13
Israel is preparing for an Iranian attack on southern or northern Israel over April 12-13, although an Iranian leader reportedly said Tehran had not made a final decision, The Wall Street Journal reported late on April 11, citing people familiar with the matter.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 10, 2024 | 16:42 GMT
South Africa: Electoral Commission Requests Clarifications From Electoral Court in Zuma Case
South Africa's Independent Electoral Commission, or IEC, demanded that the country's Electoral Court explain its decision to allow former President Jacob Zuma to run on the uMkhonto weSizwe party, or MK, list in the country's May 29 general election, the South African Broadcasting Corp. reported on April 10.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 5, 2024 | 21:25 GMT
Australia: Country's First Cobalt Refinery To Start Construction This Year
Australian mining and mineral processing company Cobalt Blue said it is on track to begin construction of Australia's first cobalt-nickel refinery by December, Nikkei Asia reported on April 5.
READ MORESituation ReportApr 5, 2024 | 18:40 GMT
China, Uganda: Oil Pipeline Shows Beijing's Energy, Belt and Road Priorities
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni stated on X, formerly Twitter, that Beijing has shown interest in working with China's national financial institutions to support the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project, Bloomberg reported on April 5.
READ MOREAssessmentsApr 4, 2024 | 21:25 GMT
Iran's Response to Israel's Audacious Damascus Strike Will Not Deter Escalation
Iran's likely retaliation against Israel will focus on minimizing the risk of further escalation, but in so doing, its response is unlikely to deter Israel from further attacks on Iranian targets in the region -- deepening regional turmoil and potentially expanding the conflict.
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