Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Mali peace talks begin in Algiers as French military operation in Sahel region expands, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 shot down over eastern Ukraine, Asian icebreakers move into the Arctic, and more.
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The view from Russia: Suspension of South Stream pipeline redoubles pressure on Russia
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine
The weekly briefing, 16 June 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. World Cup 2014 commences in Brazil with no major reported incidents despite numerous protests, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant seizes large parts of Nineveh province and pushes further south towards Baghdad, meeting of Russian foreign minister and Finnish president fuels debate on NATO membership, and more.
The weekly briefing, 2 June 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Protesters in Central African Republic demand interim government’s resignation, incumbent president pushed into tight runoff vote in Colombia’s presidential election, Greenpeace activists board drilling rigs bound for the Arctic, and more.
The view from Russia: Ukraine elects new president
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the Kremlin's unexpectedly amiable response to Ukraine's presidential election, which a pro-Europe candidate won.
The view from Russia: Eastern Ukraine regions hold referendum on autonomy
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the Kremlins tepid reaction to the referendums recently held in eastern Ukraine, which stands in marked contrast to its rapid annexation of Crimea.
The weekly briefing, 12 May 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Surprise winner in Panama’s presidential election heralds new era for the country, tensions in Thailand reach new high as prime minister ousted from office, Finland strengthens relationship with Sweden and NATO amid increasing fears of Russian expansionism, and more.
The weekly briefing, 28 April 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. US president sheds light on strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific during regional tour, peace talks between Israel and Palestinian Authority come to halt following reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas, Russian president holds special meeting on Arctic policy, and more.