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Description: Assistant Secretary of State Geofrey Pyatt has stated that despite sanctions, the US still much relies on Russian supply of enriched uranium in its civil nuclear facilities. With the signing of The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act, the US has authorized additional $2.7 billion in authorized funding for US – based enrich uranium production. Environmental concerns and low – cost production of rival countries has depleted US civilian nuclear capabilities while Russia still holds approximately 44% of the enriched uranium market worldwide. Impact: With the increased development of AI technology, which requires stable energy and supply in large ammount
Description: UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have reportedly considered the possibility of deploying UK and France peacekeeping troops in Ukraine to end the war. With Trump’s inauguration just days away, EU and NATO members are scrambling to implement future measures in order to incentivize conflict resolution. Reports stated that Macron has been resolute and adamant towards the idea while Starmer had his reservations as troop deployment could possibly instigate direct conflict between NATO and Russia. Impact: Ukraine’s future stability would strongly depend on EU and NATO support as the Trump administration has sent mix
Description: Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced US intentions to label cartels as terrorist groups indicating on possible US military action in Mexico. He noted that migration and organized crime are the US top priorities in Mexico and raised concerns of Mexico’s capabilities to adequately answer the organized crime issue. Even though military action was mentioned, the initial intention of the US government would be mutual cooperation prompting further tensions between the two countries. Impact: Organized crime and drug cartels impose a serious security threat for both Mexico and the US. Rubio’s designation of cartels as terroris
Description: Canadian Federal government has drafted a $105 billion counter tariff bill on US products in case the Trump administration imposes additional tariffs on Canadian products. The proposed bill comes as a response to Trump’s threats of elevating tax obligations to Canada and abusing economic power to subdue Canada into economic dependency on the US. Canada’s main crude oil supplier Alberta had stated no intentions on cutting energy supply to the US, indicating on a divided front in context of the proposed tariff plan. Impact: The US is risking worsening economic and diplomatic relations with Canada if and whether Trump’s tariff policies are implemen
Description: The Taiwanese government has considered the option of enlisting foreigners to their national army to enhance military capabilities as a response to a possible Chinese invasion. The proposal came as a steep decline in enlisted military personnel was evident with many of them filing for early discharges. Foreign enlistment could face severe challenges from the private sector as better salaries and conditions topple Taiwan’s national defense capabilities. Impact: China has enlarged their military and defense presence in the sensitive Indo – Pacific region, with Taiwan being one of their historically main objectives. Even though a possible Chinese i
Description: In light of the recently agreed Gaza ceasefire deal, the Iranian – lined Houthis announced continuance in their attacks in the Bab al – Mandab strait. Abdul Malik al – Houthi, the leader of the group stated continued monitoring on the implementation of the agreement and warned of possible future attacks if the ceasefire agreement faulters. Houthi attacks severely impacted the world trade economy as the Bab al – Mandab strait is one of the key chokeholds in the maritime shipping industry. Impact: With Iran’s regional proxies in Hezbollah and Hamas plundered, the Houthis remain one of the most influential groups threatening regional security and e
Description: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has visited Ukraine in a meeting where a 100 – year cooperation agreement has been signed between the two countries. UK has pledged its support to Ukraine in military aid, healthcare, economy and infrastructure development in a period of time when the war enters its third year. President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Starmer discussed possible NATO accession for Ukraine, additional troop training and military support in the upcoming months. Impact: With the political transition in the US and the mixed signals regarding support coming from the Trump administration, Ukraine would be looking to facilitate furt
Description: Power cuts have been implemented by local Ukrainian government in the regions of Prykarpattia and Lviv as massive Russian aerial attacks targeted critical Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s energy company, preventively introduced power cuts in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk in an expected resurgence of attacks in those regions as well. President Zelenskyy has further requested support from NATO and the US to provide more help. Russia have stated that Ukraine used British and US supplied missiles in their attacks and would respond in kind. Impact: As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters unchartered territ
Description: According to the United Nations more than 5,600 people have been killed only in 2024 due to gang violence in Haiti, which caused for a further humanitarian crisis to be exacerbated. Gangs held up to 80% of the nation’s capital as the UN has difficulties deploying a peacekeeping mission in country with a possible expected veto from China in the Security Council. Troops from Kenya have been deployed with little to no avail as weapons continued to enter the country and ended up in the ownership of the gangs. Impact: Without increased involvement from the US and the UN the situation in Haiti is expected to worsen significantly as the humanitarian cr
Description: After the inauguration of President – elect Daniel Chapo, civil unrest in Mozambique reached new levels of violence and protest. The streets have been filled with police presence, while protestors aim to topple the government in a suspected rigged election which gave power to Daniel Chapo. With the prison escape incident in Dec, elevated ISIS – M presence in the country, the country’s violent escalation is imminent. Despite reassurances from Daniel Chapo, civil unrest and violence are far from over as hospitals are full of wounded civilians. Impact: With elevated levels of violence, terrorist presence and Mozambique’s police and military widely