INTELBRIEFS
January 18, 2024
IntelBrief: Taiwanese Elections Could Signal an Uptick in Cross-Strait Tensions with China
On Saturday, Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured a third consecutive presidential victory, with Lai Ching-te declared the winner — rebuking Beijing’s ......
READ MOREJanuary 17, 2024
IntelBrief: Washington Struggles to Stem the Slide Toward Regional War
As stated by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toward the end of his January 2024 trip to the Middle East - his fourth since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 - the c......
READ MOREJanuary 16, 2024
IntelBrief: Are the US and Iran Headed Toward Conflict?
Since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, U.S. and Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed that they want to avoid direct conflict despite backing the warring sides in G......
READ MOREJanuary 12, 2024
IntelBrief: Ecuador Declares State of Emergency as Narco-Gangs Threaten the Government
In Ecuador, a recent disturbing series of events underscores the country's years-long descent into widespread insecurity and gang-related violence.......
READ MOREJanuary 11, 2024
IntelBrief: Tensions Growing Between Ethiopia and Somalia Over Somaliland Port Deal
Tensions continue to mount in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia looks to move ahead with a deal that would grant Addis Ababa twelve miles of sea access along the coast of Somalilan......
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