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Internet Kill Switch: Risks and Aims of Government-Imposed Internet Shutdowns

Governments have flipped the internet kill switch and utilized network shutdowns for various...
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A Strategic Assessment of Imran Khan's Pakistan

Summary: This Special Report examines the economic and security outlook for Pakistan. It examines...
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Dominant Risks in the Defense and Security Industry

This report analyzes five dominant risks in the Defense and Security Industry. These risk factors...
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Risk Factors in the Oil & Gas Industry: MENA (2019)

Risk factors in the oil & gas industry of the Middle East and North Africa regions are covered and...
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Trending Theme: US Suspends Compliance with INF Treaty

The United States and Russia could be on the brink of a renewed arms race with Europe at the center of the battleground. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a landmark Cold War era unclear arms control deal. Citing noncompliance from Russia, the US plans to formally withdraw from the treaty in six months. Should the US withdraw from the treaty, both countries would be free to place intermediate-range, nuclear-capable, ground-launched missile systems on European soil.
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Trending Theme: EU Loophole for US Sanctions on Iran

The European Union (EU) has announced the creation of a payment mechanism that will allow trade for continued trade with Iran, despite disapproval from the United States (US). President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May of 2018 which allowed the US to apply economic pressure on Iran. In contrast to President Trump's move, the EU is establishing the Instrument In Support Of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), which will allow trade between the EU and Iran without relying on direct financial transactions.
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Trending Theme: Economic Uncertainties

An ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China may be nearing some dynamic changes. The 90-day truce in the trade war is set to expire on March 2, 2019, leaving US and Chinese officials searching for an agreement. US President Donald Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods and additional tariffs on the remainder of Chinese goods shipped to the US if a deal is not reached regarding Chinese trade practices.
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Trending Theme: Threats of Military Action in Venezuela

In an ongoing debate around the legitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, tensions have risen to new levels. Maduro’s challenger, Juan Guaido, has been backed by the United States along with other Western powers. Thus far, Nicolas Maduro has the backing of Venezuela’s military and is supported by several nations including Russia and China. Maduro has stated that "We're ready to defend our homeland - under any circumstance." At the same time, the White House maintains that “all options are on the table.”
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Trending Theme: Infrastructure at Risk

On January 25th, a dam near the Brazilian town of Brumadinho burst causing a sea of mud to bury everything in its path. This incident resulted in the death of nearly 60 people with around 300 missing in total. This tragic event is the latest on a list of incidents caused by failing infrastructure that includes Kundal Shahi bridge collapse in Pakistan which killed 12 people, and the Ponte Morandi bridge collapse in Italy that killed 43 people. These incidents highlight the risk associated with aging infrastructure and the critical importance of maintaining it.
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