ANALYSIS

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ANALYSIS

Elections In Bolivia Take Stark Turn From Two Decades Of Ruling Party Era

Bolivia’s presidential election is headed to a runoff after preliminary tallies showed centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira leading former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, ending nearly two decades in which the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) dominated national politics. With just over 95% of ballots counted in the electoral court’s

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Takeaways From The Trump-Putin Summit

The August 15, 2025 summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, was a masterclass in diplomatic theater that ultimately prioritized optics over outcomes. From the moment Putin stepped off his plane to a red carpet welcome with military honors, it became clear that this

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The Philippines Brushes With China, Verbally & Almost Physically

Two Chinese government ships collided on August 11, 2025, during a pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Video released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows China Coast Guard (CCG) ship 3104 closing on the BRP Suluan—at times employing a water

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What To Expect From The Trump-Putin Meeting

The scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 15, 2025, represents far more than a routine diplomatic encounter. This summit marks the first U.S.-Russia meeting since 2021 and Putin's first visit to American soil in a decade,

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What Does China Want With Latin America?

The billion-dollar summit between Beijing and Latin American leaders in May demonstrated China's plan to control the region that America considers its own backyard. The $9 billion credit line together with Brazil’s trade agreements and visa-free travel policies demonstrate China's strategic approach to secure vital

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Analysis: RSF Coalition Forms Parallel Government Solidifying Rule in Western Sudan

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its coalition, the Sudan Founding Alliance, announced on July 26 that a parallel government would be established in RSF controlled areas of Sudan after months of negotiations between members of the coalition. This comes over two years since the start of the Sudanese Civil

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Analysis: Strategic Towns Trade Hands as Myanmar's Junta Goes on The Offensive in Shan State

Myanmar's civil war continues to rage with no end in sight. Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and the government in exile, the National Unity Government (NUG) and its associated People's Defense Forces (PDFs) continue to resist against the Myanmar military government known as the State Administration Council

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Countries Under Pressure To Finalize UN Plastic Pollution Treaty As Talks Resume

As delegates from around the world gather in Geneva, Switzerland from August 5-14, 2025, the stakes could not be higher for what some consider humanity's last best chance to address one of the most pervasive environmental crises of our time. The negotiations at the fifth session of the

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China & US Hold Tariff Talks In Sweden As Aug.1st Deadline Approaches

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in Stockholm on July 28th to extend negotiations over tariffs before current truce provisions expire on August 1st. The U.S. team is led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with China represented by Vice Premier He Lifeng. The session follows earlier rounds in

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Trump Airs Displeasure With Russia, Shortens Window For Ceasefire

President Donald Trump said on July 28th that he is shortening his ceasefire deadline for Russia in the Ukraine war from 50 days to “about 10 to 12 days.” He made the announcement in Scotland during a joint appearance with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, adding there was “no

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Germany To Pursue Incredible Debt Binge For 2026

Germany’s federal cabinet has set out a borrowing program that marks a sharp break from its long-standing fiscal restraint. The plan pairs a reworked constitutional “debt brake” with multiple special funds to finance a surge in public investment and defense outlays over the next several years. Berlin’s stated

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US, EU Announce Landmark Trade Agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined President Donald Trump in announcing a major US-EU trade agreement on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, after multiple months of delicate diplomatic efforts saved the world's two largest trading blocs from an impending trade war. Both leaders described the deal as

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