TURKEY: Compromise with Russia next
Turkey announced on 1 March the launch of a military offensive – operation Spring Shield, the fourth military offensive in as many years – against the Moscow-backed Syrian regime. The escalation follows the 27 February airstrike that killed around three dozen Turkish soldiers in … Become a member to read the rest of this […]
EUROPE: Migration crisis 2.0? Why this time is different
Since the 2015 migration crisis, the political balance has shifted in many countries along the infamous “Balkan route,” but also in Greece, Turkey, and Northern Syria. Following the pushback against German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s brief open-borders policy, the majority … Become a member to read the rest of this article
FRANCE: Government tries to move on
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on 29 February that he would make use of Article 49.3 of the French constitution to ram pension reform through parliament. While Philippe’s decision might create additional cracks inside the ruling Republic on the Move (LREM) party of Pre… Become a member to read the rest of this article
HONG KONG: COVID-19 sparks new protests, but city’s regional status is secure
● Anger at the Hong Kong government’s response to COVID-19 fueled new violence after a month of calm. ● But Beijing believes its “strategy of attrition” is working and will not offer political concessions. ● The combination of protests and epidemic is hurting the economy bu… Become a member to read the rest of […]