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USA’s Decision to Pause Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia
Summary APAC Assistance assessed the implications of the USA’s Decision to Pause Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia, examining its geopolitical,…
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Political Landscape Under PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
OVERVIEW Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party became Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister on August 18, 2024, succeeding Srettha Thavisin,…
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Elevated TPNPB Activity in Papua and Risks to Mining Operations
Suspected militants of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) set fire to a middle school in Agandugume, Central Papua,…
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Syria’s Geopolitical and Economic Recalibration
BACKGROUND Under President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s transitional government, Syria’s geopolitical and economic recalibration remains ongoing. The leadership is renegotiating military and…
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TotalEnergies Extends LNG Project Timeline in Mozambique
Background TotalEnergies Extends LNG Project Timeline in Mozambique. TotalEnergies announced on January 22 that its Mozambique LNG project will not…
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Implications of the Rebels’ Seizure of Goma City
Background The Congo River Alliance (AFC) took control of Goma city in North Kivu Province yesterday. The AFC includes the…
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Insecurity, Political Instability & Food Crisis in Syria
BACKGROUND Syria continues to grapple with instability and insecurity resulting from prolonged conflict and political turmoil. These issues have significantly…
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Security Implications of Trump’s Policy Changes
Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term as U.S. President on January 20. His inaugural speech…
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Implications of the 2024 US Presidential Election
Republican leader Donald Trump, alongside running mate James Vance, won the U.S. Presidential election on November 5, set to take…
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Mozambique: Reputational, Legal & Financial Risks in the Natural Gas Sector
BACKGROUND On September 26, TotalEnergies distanced itself from allegations of human rights abuses linked to the Afungi LNG project in…
