Daily Memo: US-Iran Conflict Simmers, A Controversial Firing in Ukraine

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Summer reading: books on geopolitics and the global economy

The publishers have prepared for the polycrisis. Their programs help with reflection and their books help us to classify the flood of news. The selection is about historical lines and visions of the future, and about what needs to be done now. The books are about geopolitics and geoeconomics.

Is the region paying a heavy price for Trump’s personal interests?

President Donald Trump's administration has been accused of waging war against Iran on Israel's behalf. Trump's statements and decisions concerning the war on Iran, as well as the ceasefires associated with it, affected market movements and trends. Trump holds shares in defence, technology and energy companies whose performance is affected by his decisions. Trump closely follows the stock market.

In the Asia-Pacific, a New Security Arrangement Takes Shape

Geopolitical Futures is a free newsletter with weekly analysis from New York Times bestselling author George Friedman and a global team of analysts. It includes special offers and reports on Turkey, Iran, and the future of the Middle East. Sign up now to receive the special report on Turkey and Iran.

Syria Foils Attempt to Smuggle Weapons to Hezbollah From Iraq, State News Says

Syrian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced weapons and missiles over the border from Iraq. Israel has approved a budget of over a billion shekels for paving roads and securing settlements in the West Bank. Several international airlines have suspended or canceled flights to destinations across the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.

Splash Singapore: Christoph Toepfer on the lingering aftereffects from Hormuz

Tensions between the US and Iran will dominate the debate at the inaugural Splash Singapore conference on September 24. Christoph Toepfer is CEO of Borealis Maritime and founder of Boreali Tankers. He expects continued uncertainty to influence investment decisions across the Middle East. Technology will form another important part of the discussion.

Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes

Israel will keep its troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "security zones". Syria foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq. Jordan's military shot down eight missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom. Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi condemns a "drone attack" that violated the airspace of Erbil. Iran's army says it carried out drone attacks against US bases and facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Russia is losing its grip on Crimea

Ukraine has stepped up its drone campaign against strategic infrastructure in Crimea. Drones are severing the roads, railways and waterways that connect Crimea to Russia. Russia’s Black Sea fleet, normally based in Sevastopol, has been forced to relocate to more distant ports. Russia suspended shipping through the Sea of Azov, a vital waterway that handles a quarter of its grain exports.

Daily Memo: US-Iran Conflict Simmers, A Controversial Firing in Ukraine
Daily Memo: US-Iran Conflict Simmers, A Controversial Firing in Ukraine

Geopolitical Futures is a free newsletter with weekly analysis from New York Times bestselling author George Friedman and a global team of analysts. It includes special offers and reports on Turkey, Iran, and the future of the Middle East. Sign up now to receive the special report on Turkey and Iran.

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Summer reading: books on geopolitics and the global economy
Summer reading: books on geopolitics and the global economy

The publishers have prepared for the polycrisis. Their programs help with reflection and their books help us to classify the flood of news. The selection is about historical lines and visions of the future, and about what needs to be done now. The books are about geopolitics and geoeconomics.

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Is the region paying a heavy price for Trump’s personal interests?
Is the region paying a heavy price for Trump’s personal interests?

President Donald Trump's administration has been accused of waging war against Iran on Israel's behalf. Trump's statements and decisions concerning the war on Iran, as well as the ceasefires associated with it, affected market movements and trends. Trump holds shares in defence, technology and energy companies whose performance is affected by his decisions. Trump closely follows the stock market.

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In the Asia-Pacific, a New Security Arrangement Takes Shape
In the Asia-Pacific, a New Security Arrangement Takes Shape

Geopolitical Futures is a free newsletter with weekly analysis from New York Times bestselling author George Friedman and a global team of analysts. It includes special offers and reports on Turkey, Iran, and the future of the Middle East. Sign up now to receive the special report on Turkey and Iran.

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Syria Foils Attempt to Smuggle Weapons to Hezbollah From Iraq, State News Says
Syria Foils Attempt to Smuggle Weapons to Hezbollah From Iraq, State News Says

Syrian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced weapons and missiles over the border from Iraq. Israel has approved a budget of over a billion shekels for paving roads and securing settlements in the West Bank. Several international airlines have suspended or canceled flights to destinations across the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.

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Splash Singapore: Christoph Toepfer on the lingering aftereffects from Hormuz
Splash Singapore: Christoph Toepfer on the lingering aftereffects from Hormuz

Tensions between the US and Iran will dominate the debate at the inaugural Splash Singapore conference on September 24. Christoph Toepfer is CEO of Borealis Maritime and founder of Boreali Tankers. He expects continued uncertainty to influence investment decisions across the Middle East. Technology will form another important part of the discussion.

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Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes
Middle East live: Iran warns of attacks on regional infrastructure if US strikes

Israel will keep its troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "security zones". Syria foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq. Jordan's military shot down eight missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom. Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi condemns a "drone attack" that violated the airspace of Erbil. Iran's army says it carried out drone attacks against US bases and facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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Russia is losing its grip on Crimea
Russia is losing its grip on Crimea

Ukraine has stepped up its drone campaign against strategic infrastructure in Crimea. Drones are severing the roads, railways and waterways that connect Crimea to Russia. Russia’s Black Sea fleet, normally based in Sevastopol, has been forced to relocate to more distant ports. Russia suspended shipping through the Sea of Azov, a vital waterway that handles a quarter of its grain exports.

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