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Description: The Colombian government has deployed more than 5,000 soldiers in an attempt to suffocate the armed conflict between the ELN and dissidents from FARC in the town of Catatumbo. The armed conflict enflamed recently as both organizations fight over the untampered access to Colombia’s coca plant rich region of Catatumbo. Since the increased level of fighting began more than 20,000 Colombians have been internally displaced or sought shelter in neighboring Venezuela. Impact: With the deployment of special forces in the region, the Colombian government would attempt to severely cripple the military capabilities of both organizations. ELN has some 6,000
Description: With Trump back in power, China has banked lucratively in refraining from their all-out geopolitical dominance and reproached relations with Japan and India. Trump’s threatening foreign policy measures has had allied countries on the edge as most of them depend on any kind of support from the US in the defense of their national interests and global or regional geopolitical ambitions. Sources indicated that China could handsomely benefit from Trump’s controversial executive orders since they directly pose a threat to relations with plethora of US allies. Among other countries, the UK, one of the closest US allies also ambitioned to reconstruct bilateral relations
Description: Russian diesel – powered submarines and other military equipment have been identified to leave the port of Tartus as the Russian withdrawal from Syria continues. The interim Syrian government had nullified the 49 – year lease signed for the usage of Syrian ports between Russia and Bashar al – Assad’s regime which has seriously decreased the operability of Russian naval forces in the Mediterranean. Reports indicated that Libya or possibly Algeria were the next destinations for Russia’s navy, however it all depended on the willingness and cooperability of the respected local governments. The last military base left that is still operational is the air base in the
Description: As part of President Trump’s expansive executive orders, energy independency and efficiency would allegedly begin in Alaska. The Trump administration has requested for the local Alaskan government to issue all leasing permits on drilling oil and gas, logging and road – building. The report has been negatively received by environmental protection groups which have warned against the excessive exploitation of Alaska to avoid a natural disaster and inflict severe damage on the climate situation on the continent. The executive order has been well received by the Alaskan local government which aimed to increase economic development. Impact: The execu
Description: According to the White House’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the ramifications of Trump’s immigration executive orders will be fully operational by the end of the week. She stated that both DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agencies were granted complete operational authority to prohibit further influx of immigrants alongside all US borders. In case both agencies could not manage the crisis, up to 1,500 active military personnel would be deployed across the borders to enforce Trump’s executive order. The immigration problem doesn’t only concern Mexican citizens but also more than 10,000 Indians and around 1,9
Description: Google employees have been discovered to have allowed extensive access to several of their highly developed AI programs to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Programs such as Gemini, Habsora, Vertex and Nimbus were all available and used by the IDF in intelligence gathering, target identification and the building of target packages. Although IDF’s statements negated the usage of the AI technologies to conduct attacks and inflict violence, reports raised concerns over tech giants like Google and Amazon facilitating Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank. Impact: Tech companies such as Google and Amazon should focus on providing full
Description: Three junta – led countries, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have announced their joint military cooperation platform to tackle jihadist attacks from the Islamic State and Al – Qaeda in the region. The announcement was made by the Niger Defense Minister, who claimed the three countries came to an agreement to expand military cooperation, increase equipment and logistical means and enhance intelligence cooperation. The three countries are previous French colonies who expelled the French military personnel and turned to allies like Russia in the last three years. Impact: The cooperation between the three countries indicates a unified front in approac
Description: Ukrainian and Russian forces have exchanged aerial attacks on the verge of Trump’s inauguration as both countries suffered losses. Ukraine stated that they downed up to 93 of the 141 fired drones on their territory while Russian forces claimed they neutralized 55 Ukrainian drones in attacks in the Voronezh region. Sources have stated that both sides converge on a possible peace deal as Trump takes office, but no concrete proposals were brought up. Vladimir Putin, immediately after Trump’s inauguration had talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping over future joint geostrategic priorities. Impact: Although speculation has arisen concerning the init
Description: US President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary – nominee has labeled North Korea as nuclear – armed state. Concerns have been raised by South Korean officials as official recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status could severely impact and disrupt the regional geopolitical stance and could potentially incentivize an arms race and development of such weapons by Japan and South Korea. Sources stated that Trump’s designation of North Korea’s nuclear status is his personal way of perceiving facts on the ground. The labeling has been ill – received by South Korean officials as it could potentially backtrack disarmament efforts made in the past and instigate fur
Description: Pro – Russian President Robert Fico has survived a vote of no confidence brought by opposition parties due to its anti – Ukrainian rhetoric and open support of Russia. He passed the no – confidence vote due to his party having the majority in the Slovakian parliament, however, his pro – Russian statements were severely criticized by opposition party leader Michal Simecka. Fico’s pledges included the seizure of support for Ukrainian refuges, and openly criticizing Ukraine for not renewing the gas supply agreement with Russia. Impact: Slovakia is facing substantial political endangerment and a threat to its stability if President Robert Fico manag