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RUSSIA/US: Putin-Biden summit – an attempt to set framework for future ties

A summit between the US and Russian presidents on 16 June in Geneva is unlikely to bring any breakthroughs in bilateral relations, but symbolic confidence re-building agreements are possible. In general, the summit aims to refresh personal ties between the two presidents and…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]

TURKEY: Erdogan likely to go back home empty-handed from summit with Biden

The Turkish lira rallied nearly 2% on 11 June to its strongest level in a month ahead of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart , Joe Biden, scheduled for 14 June. A charm offensive pursued by Ankara over the past few weeks has apparently …   Become a member […]

CUBA/VENEZUELA: What lies ahead under a Biden presidency

CUBA/VENEZUELA: What lies ahead under a Biden presidency | Speevr

Cuba and Venezuela rank among the more difficult challenges facing incoming US President Joe Biden in Latin America. US domestic political factors go some way to explaining why policy shifts are most likely to be incremental. There is greater scope for some form of re-engag…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

MIDDLE EAST: Biden will not turn on US partners in the region

MIDDLE EAST: Biden will not turn on US partners in the region | Speevr

Biden will remain fundamentally sympathetic to Israel, building on his long record as a friend. Saudi Arabia will need to show value to new administration while quietly hedging against a more distant relationship. UAE will hone its image as a prominent voice for peace and m…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

ASIA: Biden reassures Asian allies while stressing new areas for cooperation

ASIA: Biden reassures Asian allies while stressing new areas for cooperation | Speevr

US President-elect Joe Biden had his initial calls with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on the evening of Wednesday, 11 November. However brief, these preliminary calls nevertheless reveal im…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

CEE: Implications of a Potential Biden Presidency

CEE: Implications of a Potential Biden Presidency | Speevr

A potential victory by Joe Biden in the 3 November US presidential election would likely increase tensions between the White House and the Kremlin and raise the probability of new sanctions on Russia. While the US will remain a key strategic partner for most countries in Central …   Become a member to read the […]