The case for digitisation and deregulation In just five years, shared mobility services, including ride-hailing, are projected to account for over 10% of urban trips, signaling a multi-billion-euro opportunity for economic growth and the chance to tackle urban challenges like traffic … [Read more...]
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Taiwan reports near doubling of Chinese warships nearby
Reuters TAIPEI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that China had nearly doubled the number of its warships operating around the island in the previous 24 hours, ahead of what security sources expect will be a new round of war games. China, which views democratically … [Read more...]
Managing Tensions between Algeria and Morocco
What’s new? Since 2021, Algeria and Morocco have been embroiled in a diplomatic crisis. Incidents in Western Sahara risk bringing the two countries to blows, and Rabat’s relations with Israel are a source of friction. Why does it matter? Mutual self-restraint and U.S. pressure have helped contain … [Read more...]
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Over the Years
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been more than 100 years in the making. The fragmented geography of a potential Palestinian state, divided by hostile Israeli territory, undermines trust on both sides and perpetuates insecurity. This division, rooted in the establishment of Israel, has fueled … [Read more...]
Report exposes systematic torture in Syrian detention facilities
Titled ‘The Syrian Government Detention System as a Tool of Violent Repression,’ the report from the UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) draws on over 300 witness interviews, medical forensic evidence and the Syrian Government’s own documentation. It reveals widespread human … [Read more...]
La Strategia della Cina: Dal Controllo delle Risorse Rare all’Egemonia Digitale
Giuseppe Gagliano I metalli rari: la carta vincente della Cina nell’economia globale I metalli rari sono diventati una risorsa strategica chiave per l’economia del XXI secolo, essendo fondamentali per la realizzazione di tecnologie avanzate come veicoli elettrici, pannelli solari, turbine … [Read more...]
Ukraine’s cyber defenders turn years of conflict into useful lessons for all
David Hollingworth As the saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In this instance, however, it’s more a case of “when life gives you harsh lessons in cyberwarfare, you should turn them into real-world training exercises”. That’s pretty much the backstory of a new training … [Read more...]
British Imperial Policy: Oil, Intelligence, and Global Power
The British Empire and the Strategic Control of Resources British strategic thinking, influenced by Sir Halford John Mackinder, placed territorial conquest and strategic resources at the heart of the Empire’s foreign policy. As a leading maritime power, the United Kingdom relied on the Royal … [Read more...]
China’s Wagner? Beijing Establishes Private Security Company in Myanmar
Antonio Graceffo China is collaborating with the Myanmar military junta to establish a joint security company to protect Chinese investments and personnel in Myanmar. On October 22, 2024, the junta formed a working committee to draft a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the initiative, … [Read more...]
MS DAILY BRIEF – DECEMBER 7 th, 2024 Daily appearance Monday-Saturday 10 AM (GMT +2)
Some information is presented when possible from several sources Coupons News from Ukraine | Madness! Assad regime collapses in Syria | Attacks from all sides. 1 Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening as Macron weathers political storm-Fri 6 Dec 2024 13.08 CET 1 Disclosures: the affairs of … [Read more...]